Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, the HIV virus actually has the ability to hide during anti-viral drug treatment.

The study was carried out by researchers from the University of Michigan as they tried to figure out exactly how the HIV virus was able to make a return following treatment. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the big thumbs up to a new drug from Shire Human Genetic Therapies Inc., one that will treat Gaucher disease.

The drug is known as Velaglucerase Alfa for injection or (VPRIV) and will be used to treat the extremely rare and harmful Gaucher disease. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new trial, stents are as good as surgery when it comes to their ability to unclog carotid arteries.

The trial was conducted for a period of 9 years and is known as the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial or CREST. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Avastin, a cancer drug from Roche Holding AG, has shown in a trial that it has the ability to beat ovarian cancer.

A late stage trial was conducted on Avastin with the hope that it would yield positive results, and show that it can treat advanced ovarian cancer. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - With the recent expansion of a drug recall confirmed by Johnson & Johnson, many consumers have questions about popular pain relievers such as Motrin, Tylenol, and others.

Johnson & Johnson announced an expanded recall of over-the-counter pain relievers with brands such as Motrin, St. Joseph, Tylenol, and others just a few days ago. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - Johnson & Johnson, the makers of the popular pain reliever Tylenol, has expanded their recall of their products, sparking a great deal of fear among consumers.

Johnson & Johnson has been recalling certain Tylenol products as of late, but the general feeling was that the recall was limited to a small number of products. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has come out and stated that they are going to do more research to look into the dangers that surround the chemical bisphenol-A that is used in plastic baby bottles and other packaging.

There have been a great many studies in regards to the health risks that surround this chemical, and they have been well-documented. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the H1N1 swine flu has led to the deaths of around 16,000 people in the U.S.

The H1N1 swine flu first started to appear back in March 2009 in Mexico, and was quickly able to spread to the U.S. by April of 2009. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Due to the decision by a federal judge, President Barack Obama and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have no authority in regards to the regulation of electronic cigarettes.

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled this week in favor of makers of electronic cigarettes, stating that the FDA does not have the power, nor does the Obama administration, to regulate these products. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - New Jersey has made history, as the state has approved and legalized marijuana for medical purposes.

The two houses of New Jersey approved medical marijuana on Monday, with the voting overwhelmingly in favor of the move. Continue Reading