Progress reported on drug to regrow hair

Two FDA-approved drugs regrow hair in lab mice; could it lead to a cure for baldness?

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/progress-reported-on-drug-to-regrow-hair/

Lab makes progress on treatment for baldness

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center hope their work will someday help bald men regrow hair

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/lab-makes-progress-on-treatment-for-baldness/

Is that candy or Ecstasy? Halloween warnings spook parents

Facebook is abuzz with warnings about drugs disguised as candy, but how real is the threat?

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/halloween-warning-is-that-candy-or-ecstasy/

Many teens admit they ride with drunk drivers

"Sometimes one strong voice in the crowd can change things quite a bit."

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-teens-admit-they-ride-with-drunk-drivers/

Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Kids

Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20151023/paintball-bb-guns-can-severely-injure-kids-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Brain Chemistry May Change to Cope With Pain

Researchers document increase in opiate receptors in arthritis patients

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20151023/brain-chemistry-may-change-to-cope-with-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Illnesses, Deaths Spur FDA Warning on Hep C Drugs

Cautionary label will be added to Viekira Pak and Technivie, agency says

From: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/news/20151023/illnesses-deaths-spur-fda-warning-on-hepatitis-c-drugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pilot implementation of first malaria vaccine recommended by WHO advisory groups

The World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) and the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) jointly recommended pilot projects to understand how to best use a vaccine that protects against malaria in young children.

“This was a historic meeting with two of WHO’s major advisory committees working together to consider current evidence about this vaccine,” said Professor Fred Binka, acting chair of MPAC. “The committees agreed that pilot implementations should be the next step with this vaccine.”

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/sage/en/index.html

Michael Jackson's dermatologist ​Dr. Arnold Klein dies

He was dermatologist to the stars, including Elizabeth Taylor, Dolly Parton and Carrie Fisher

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-jacksons-dermatologist-dr-arnold-klein-dies/

Can you really be addicted to cheese?

Researchers say certain highly processed foods may get people hooked the same way as drugs

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-you-be-addicted-to-cheese/

School staff saves student who collapsed at gym

When a Utah teen collapsed during gym class, faculty members rushed to the rescue and jump-started his heart

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/school-staff-saves-student-who-collapsed-at-gym/

Vice principal saves student's life

Quick action helped middle schooler survive after collapsing in class

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/vice-principal-saves-students-life/

Your Asthma Survival Guide for Allergies

You can live a full and active life even when you have allergic asthma. Follow these tips from WebMD.

From: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/features/survive-allergy-season-guide?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Rare identical triplets born in Baltimore

Parents have their hands full with three identical baby boys

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rare-identical-triplets-born-in-baltimore/

Plague began infecting humans earlier than thought

DNA of lethal bacteria has been found in human remains dating back thousands of years

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/plague-began-infecting-humans-earlier-than-thought/