Many people with low bone mass will never have a fracture, but some will. The FRAX algorithm helps to pinpoint who needs to be treated.

This will add 30 million people to the list of those who should get vaccinated. Also, flu virus strains were selected for the upcoming season.

The proposal would allow greater use of journal articles about off-label use of drugs and devices.

Questioning patients about past addictive disorders can alert physicians to the need for care when prescribing medication with the potential for misuse.

Experts bemoan the possible loss of this drug class for postexposure prophylaxis and call for increased emphasis on vaccination.

Racial inequities are costly to individuals and to the companies that employ them, say members of a new public-private partnership.

Researchers set out to help older men with an early diagnosis chart a path through the maze of treatment options.

The American Diabetes Assn. cautions against making treatment changes based on these preliminary findings.

Public health officials urge immunizations, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and appropriate use of antiviral drugs.

Intake of this mineral has declined, although not to levels that would cause problems. One researcher wants to mandate including this substance in all salt.

The traditional divide between dentistry and medicine is shrinking as data accumulate linking oral health with overall health.

A study finds the impact of these products minimal, most likely because gels need to be accompanied by other control strategies.

A cautionary note is sounded over aiming for the lowest possible blood glucose levels in patients with cardiovascular risk.

Scant funding threatens the implementation of a broad agenda that covers medical, cognitive and behavioral conditions associated with the disorder.

Popular drugs made in China are targeted in a new system for inspecting and certifying manufacturers.

Itching is poorly understood, but scientists are recognizing that this sensation may be more different from pain than previously thought.

All adults who are overweight and have additional risk factors for type 2 diabetes are candidates for prediabetes testing, say the new recommendations.

A study’s findings offer further evidence that the Framingham risk assessment tool needs revision, but it’s still unclear how the test may fit in.

A diverse group of researchers is exploring the biology of this process.

Concerns about OTC cough and cold medicines had simmered for decades in the medical community. Now some physicians have brought the issue forward.

Many physicians endorse the concept of continuing to offer immunizations into the new year, but making it a reality is challenging.

Detection and treatment of this disease spread by a Latin American parasite are difficult because those infected are often asymptomatic when therapies are most effective.

This condition is often missed or misunderstood. Experts urge more awareness and newer diagnostic tools.

Physicians confronting the city’s AIDS epidemic are urged to follow the CDC’s recommendation to test widely.

Older patients often have more than one chronic condition and need guidance to prioritize self-care, according to a new study.

The AMA and others recommend that the FDA follow the example of nations that restrict the level of sodium in foods.

The Pennsylvania Medical Society spotlights Mr. Claus to educate the public about living longer; others raise awareness of a seasonal spike in heart attacks.

A study suggests that taking a short break from food may mean better health.

A conference focuses on the scope of the problem and on ways physicians and others can help patients who have trouble understanding instructions and information.

After decades, efforts toward AIDS prevention may seem tired and worn. But people are still getting sick, as new at-risk populations are being identified.

Pharmacists argue it will increase access to health care, but physicians say it could endanger patients.

The boost may come from unsafe sex, increased testing, improved diagnostic technology and emerging drug resistance.

Oral contraceptives may also slightly increase chance of cervical cancer, but experts say these papers are not reason enough to discontinue it.

Physicians say it’s no longer necessary to prioritize who gets shots, and public health officials are talking about recommending them for everyone.

Physicians are called upon to stop pain to prevent lasting changes in the nervous system and a downward spiral toward disability.

People with tobacco-related chronic diseases are more likely to smoke than are those who are not sick.

Climbing rates of obesity may be adding to the burdens of the lymphatic system and boosting the number of cases of lymphedema.

Better screening for all is urged by researchers in a new study that looked at colorectal and lung cancer.

The high rates have experts calling for substance abuse screening to be performed whenever possible.

As the population with renal damage grows, experts are looking to reduce the risk of this occurring as the result of medical care.