Medical News Today: Macrolide antibiotics 'do not increase risk of heart arrhythmia, death'

Macrolide antibiotics have been linked to arrhythmia, with a warning issued by the FDA; but a study now shows they may not be riskier than other types of antibiotics.

Medical News Today: How graphic warnings on cigarette packets influence smokers' brains

Warning images on cigarette packaging trigger activity in brain regions associated with emotion, decision-making and memory, shedding light on how they could help smokers quit.

Medical News Today: Viagra relieves life-threatening condition in swimmers and divers

Athletes and divers who find that swimming-induced pulmonary edema prevents them from swimming in cold water may find relief in a small dose of sildenifil, or Viagra.

Survey examines Americans' use of and satisfaction with homeopathic medicines

A new survey finds that homeopathic medicines are primarily used by a small segment of the U.S. population for common, self-limited conditions such as the common cold or back pain.

Medical News Today: How safe is the Paleo diet?

The popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat 'Paleo' diet can cause weight gain and predispose followers to diabetes, say researchers, who recommend a Mediterranean diet instead.

Medical News Today: Insulin-producing mini-stomachs: a game-changer for diabetes?

Researchers have created mini-stomachs that can produce insulin. When transplanted in mice lacking insulin-producing beta cells, the tiny organs were able to compensate.

Medical News Today: Rising pollution levels linked to increased strokes

New research presented at the American Stroke Association's Conference this week shows a link between higher pollution levels and a higher number of strokes.