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Preventing Dehydration from Flu or Colds: Treating Symptoms is Essential to Avoid Complications

Popular Contraceptives Under Investigation: Misleading Advertising Brings Lawsuits and FDA Warnings

Not Every Case of Flu Needs Medical Attention: Don't Rush to the Emergency Room

Tips For Staying Well During Flu Season: Avoid Germs and Take Steps to be Healthy

Taking Medications Correctly: Ask the Pharmacist Before Crushing or Chewing Pills

Conquer the Fat-Loss Code: A Guide to Reducing the Obesity Epidemic in the U.S.

Confusion Over 2009 Flu Vaccine: Will Two Shots be Needed?

The Nursing Shortage is Not Over: Slowed by the Recession Need for Nurses Continues to Grow

FDA Recommends Reduced Acetaminophen Dose: Liver Failure Can Result From Intentional and Unintentional Overdose

West Nile Virus Will be Back: Summer and Abandoned Pools Can Present Health Hazard

Safe Disposal of Medications: How to Get Rid of Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs

What Happened to the Swine Flu Pandemic? Did the WHO Overreact or is There Still a Danger?

Pandemic or Epidemic: What's the Difference?

Swine Flu Pandemic: Handwashing is Best Defense in Preventing Spread

Where Will the New Jobs be in Health Care? How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Affects Health Care

Seasonal Closure of Some Retail Health Clinics: CVS Closing Some Clinics Just as More Americans Need Them

2009 Peanut Butter Recall: The List of Possible Contaminated Products is Growing Daily

Risks of Shoulder Pain Pump Therapy: PAGCL Linked to Intra-articular Delivery of Medication

Nurses Take Top Honor Again: 2008 Poll Finds Nurses as Most Honest and Ethical Profession

Historic Election Affects American's Health Care: Make an Informed Choice that Fits Your Needs

ANA Endorses Barack Obama for President: Health Care and Support of Nurses Play Big Role in Endorsement

Facts About HPV and the Sex Shot: Book Review: The HPV Vaccine Controversy

Medical Care Impacted by Soaring Gas Prices: Explore Community Resourses Before Forgoing Treatment

What is Earwax? How to Get Rid of Excess Earwax

West Nile Virus Still a Threat: Take Precautions and Know the Symptoms

Fatal Medication Errors Occur More Often at Home: Study Shows Increasing Number of Lethal Errors

It's Not Possible to Swallow Your Tongue: Medical Myths and Seizure Precautions

What's in a First Aid Kit? The Well-Stocked Medicine Chest or Emergency Kit Should Have Basics

Hands-Only CPR: The AHA Introduced a New Technique for Saving Adult Lives

Electronic Prescribing Mandates: New Laws May Impose Reimbursement Restrictions for Non Compliance

Flu Shot May Not Be Effective: Type B Strain Not Covered by This Year's Flu Vaccine Emerging

Mutant Strain of Influenza Found: Tamiflu Ineffective Against this Drug-Resistant Form of Flu Virus

Gastroenteritis is Not a Flu: Influenza Affects the Respiratory System with Specific Symptoms

Another Case of XDR TB Exposure: Female Exposes 44 Passengers to Rare Form of TB

Merck Recalls Vaccines: What Concerned Parents Need to Know About Their Children's Risk

Five Rights of Medication Safety: Avoid Serious Errors by Observing These Tips

What is MRSA? A Super Bug Kills More Than AIDS?

Children's Cold Medicines Warnings: The FDA Says Stronger Warning Labels are Needed

Avoid Medication Errors: Don't Rely on Prescription Labels for Information

West Nile Virus on the Rise: Canadian Cases Rise Significantly Over 2006 Data

Number of Uninsured Rises Again: New Figures Show 47 Million Medically Uninsured Americans in 2006

SCHIP Needs Your Support: Uninsured Children in the U.S. Need Their Coverage Reauthorized

Mosquito Bite Hazards: Protect yourself and your loved ones this summer

AMA Wants Clinics Investigated: Possible Conflict of Interest Exists With New Retail Clinics

Methyl Salicylate Overdose: Pain relieving cream causes teen's death

Controversy Builds Over TB Case: Was the patient properly infomed about his disease?

Bird Flu May Be In Check: New Research Could Be Key to Treating and Preventing a Pandemic

Nurses Week May 6-12, 2007: Nursing A Passion and a Profession is ANA's Theme for 2007

Two New Books To Consider: The Dry Eye Remedy and What You Don't Know Can Kill You

How to Talk to Your Doctor: Knowledge is Important to Improved Health Status and Outcomes

Personal Medical Records: Maintain Your Own Copy of Your Medical History

March Health Observances: Health observances help raise awareness and promote prevention

Why Peanut Butter is Recalled: Salmonella in Peter Pan and Great Value Products

The Nursing Shortage: Critical Shortage Affects Everyone

Nurses Are Most Honest and Ethical: Gallup Poll Results are in and Nurses Top the List Again!

Hypertension Management Study: High Blood Pressure is Managed Beter in the U.S. Than in Europe

Making Healthy Resolutions Stick: Making lifestyle changes for your health requires more than just a r

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