FDA approves Botox to treat wrist, finger spasms (Reuters)

March 09 , 2010

Reuters - U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved the use of Allergan Inc's wrinkle smoother Botox to treat spasms of the elbow, wrist and fingers in adults.

U.S. says "drugged driving" growing threat (Reuters)

March 09 , 2010

Reuters - Motorists under the influence of drugs are a growing threat on U.S. roads, while the number who drink and drive has fallen thanks to education and law enforcement, a top U.S. drug control official said on Tuesday.

Medication fears lead to worse side effects (Reuters)

March 09 , 2010

Reuters - It may not be surprising, but a new study offers some proof that patients who are worried about their medications are more likely to have side effects from them.

Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted (HealthDay)

March 09 , 2010

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Distracted driving -- including driving while talking on the phone, trying to answer the phone or texting -- is a dangerous habit.

Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia? (HealthDay)

March 09 , 2010

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia, a respiratory infection of the lung, can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.

Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption (HealthDay)

March 09 , 2010

HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- When the cost of junk food increases, people consume less of it, a new study has found.

Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest (HealthDay)

March 09 , 2010

HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and blacks and Hispanics are at highest risk of developing the disease, a new report finds.

Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010 (HealthDay)

March 09 , 2010

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Health Highlights: March 9, 2010 (HealthDay)

March 09 , 2010

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders (HealthDay)

March 09 , 2010

HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- A single-page questionnaire can help primary-care doctors screen patients for common psychiatric illnesses, U.S. researchers report.