Infants to young adults are among the most likely to contract swine flu and should be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus, public health experts say. But what about people in this age group who are taking immunosuppressant drugs to combat chronic health problems such as Crohn's disease, asthma, HIV and rheumatoid arthritis? The answer, according to doctors at the Nationwide Children's Hospital, is yes, but with a caveat: children and young adults taking immunosuppressants should receive the H1N1 vaccine via injection, not the nasal mist. ...more

November 4, 2009

Florida's oyster and shellfish industry is reeling 10 days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration abruptly announced plans to restrict oyster sales during warm-weather months. ...more

October 30, 2009

Florida's oyster and shellfish industry is reeling 10 days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration abruptly announced plans to restrict oyster sales during warm-weather months. ...more

October 27, 2009

If you feel tired, lethargic or unmotivated during the day, try these pick-me-up tips from GoodElements.com. ...more

March 14, 2009

The waiting room in the office of Xiao Zhang is not like that of most physicians. ...more

July 30, 2008

The waiting room in the office of Xiao Zhang is not like that of most physicians. ...more

July 30, 2008

HOLIDAY -- With health insurance premiums rising and the cost of health care on the same path, Holiday Pharmacy is offering high quality prescription medications at costs lower than pharmacy chains. The business recently opened its doors at 2537 U.S. 19, between Sunray Drive and Darlington Road. ...more

July 26, 2008

A growing number of American children are taking drugs for a wide range of chronic conditions related to childhood obesity, according to prescription data from three large organizations. ...more

July 26, 2008

Labor Department officials said Thursday that they had proposed new regulations that address some corporate complaints that workers are abusing the Family and Medical Leave Act. ...more

January 25, 2008

Americans with disabilities and chronic conditions are less likely to use the Internet, but those who are online are among the most avid consumers of health-related information, a study finds. ...more

October 9, 2007