Everyday Wellness News

CDC: Swine flu is widespread only in 25 states

Immediate biopsy unnecessary for some breast lumps

Reuters - For breast lumps that can be felt with the fingers but look benign on ultrasound, an immediate biopsy may not be needed, particularly for some young women, researchers report.

Senators urge more cost controls in health bill

Reuters - Three moderate senators whose votes may be pivotal to overhauling the U.S. healthcare system came together on Friday to offer an amendment to bolster cost controls in the massive legislation.

FDA seeks plan to curb opioid pain killer abuse

Reuters - U.S. drug regulators asked on Friday for manufacturers of prescription pain medications to provide more specifics on an industry plan to curb growing abuse of morphine, methadone, oxycodone and other opioid drugs.

Flu sends more Alaska Native Americans to hospital

Reuters - Native Americans in Alaska are more likely to be hospitalized with swine flu than whites in the state and the lack of running water in some areas may be a factor, researchers have found.

Pills as good as steroid shots for tendon problems

Reuters - An injection of cortisone can bring short-term pain relief to people with tendon inflammation in the shoulder or elbow, but seems to work no better than oral painkillers, according to a research review.

Swine flu kids getting faster drug treatment: U.S

Tasers protect police and save suspects: study

FDA warns of problems with sterilization device

AP - Doctors and hospitals should stop using a device from Steris Corp. to sterilize surgical tools after reports of malfunction, according to the Food and Drug Administration.