NEW YORK (Reuters) In another burst of bad publicity for Johnson & Johnson, the company on Tuesday said it has recalled four additional lots of Benadryl allergy tablets and one lot of Extra Strength Tylenol gels.The diversified healthcare company, in a press release, said it was recalling the lots after inadvertently failing to include them in a wider recall of over the counter drugs on January
NEW YORK First-time mothers who have their labor induced may face a greater risk of needing a cesarean section than those who go into labor naturally, a new study finds.In a study of 7,800 first-time mothers who gave birth at one U.S medical center, researchers found that those who had their labor induced were twice as likely to ultimately need a C-section.Of all women in the study, 44 percent
Most parents don't realize if their preschool-age child is overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The results show 71 percent of participating parents with overweight or obese toddlers misperceived their child's weight, identifying it as either a healthy weight or lighter than healthy weight. The parents were more likely to underestimate their child's weight if a pediatrician had never disc
NEW YORK Standard HIV tests can't identify people very recently infected with the virus, but a more sensitive test can, new research shows.By testing for HIV's genetic material in addition to antibodies against the virus in more than 3,000 people, Dr.Sheldon R.Morris of the University of California, San Diego and his colleagues identified 15 HIV-infected patients who the standard test would hav
MANILA (AFP) A new sex education campaign in Philippine schools has sparked widespread debate in Asia's bedrock of Catholicism, where the high birth rate is blamed for desperate poverty.The United Nations-backed programme, which is being piloted this month in primary and high schools, aims to promote safe sex, limit the spread of HIV-AIDS and prevent unwanted pregnancies.However, the Catholic Ch
After much review and public controversy, the FDA met this week and determined that flibanserin, a new medication that was hoped to be an effective treatment for female sexual arousal disorder, did not significantly improve symptoms of the disorder, and ruled against approving the medication. Female sexual arousal disorder, also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, (HSDD) is a relatively
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) Thousands of protesters marched Thursday against what they say is a softening commitment to fighting AIDS in Africa by the United States and other developed countries.Protesters wore bright green shirts that said HIV positive and carried signs calling on US President Barack Obama to protect access to AIDS treatment as they marched through the posh suburb of Sandton to delive
WASHINGTON To settle medical malpractice lawsuits, Judge Douglas McKeon sometimes quietly listens to heartbroken family members vent their anger.He calls it humanness. Curiosity about medical matters led the longtime New York City judge to become a specialist in resolving wrenching cases that involve life-changing harm to patients.Taking note, the Obama administration is spending $3 million to