Z-pak’s quicker infection cure may equal quicker death

If you’ve ever had a bacterial infection like bronchitis, pneumonia, a sore throat, or an earache, your doctor likely prescribed azithromycin, commonly known as Z-pak. But a new study suggests the popular antibiotic may increase the odds of sudden death in adults, particularly in those with heart disease, diabetes, or those who’ve undergone bypass surgery. Vanderbilt University professor of ...

Many to climb Austin skyscraper for lung disease

Lung disease is something that affects everyone at some point in their life, whether it's asthma, bronchitis or lung cancer. This weekend hundreds will hit the stairs inside one of Austin's tallest buildings to help in the prevention, control and cure of lung disease. Miss Austin, Callie Thompson, and chair of the Fight for Air Climb, Mary Partridge ,spoke to KVUE about the event. It will take ...

CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C

For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C.

Elevation Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2b Results for EP-101 for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive ...

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of new aerosol therapies for patients with respiratory diseases, announced today ...

WhyAmIUnhealthy.com Reveals Shocking Truth about Overly Medicating and Offers Newer, Safer Ways to Getting Healthier

WhyAmIUnhealthy.com dispels the common belief that popping pills is the only means to getting better and offers newer, safer, and effective ways to avoid calling in sick at work and paying for costly medical bills in these economically unstable times.Southampton, UK (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 WhyAmIUnhealthy.com believes people across the globe can live healthier and better lives without relying ...