The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a new biologic treatment to treat ulcerative colitis. Manufacturer Centocor, Inc. announces that Remicade has received the green light to treat the chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

Remicade's efficiency in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease is well established. It was first approved in the United States for the treatment of Crohn's disease in 1998.Remicade remains to this day the only anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy indicated for the treatment of Chron's. With this new approval for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Remicade is now the only biologic indicated for the treatment of both types of inflammatory bowel diseases

In a step to ease the day-to-day concerns of taking care of such issues as food, water, and shelter, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduces a new plan for Hurricane Katrina victims who are under the age of eighteen to receive free vaccinations.

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announces that all children from birth to 18 years displaced by Hurricane Katrina are eligible to receive free vaccines through the federally-run Vaccines for Children program, regardless of whether they are staying at shelters, hotels, or with family and friends and regardless of previous health insurance coverage status. Managed by HHS' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the VFC helps families of children who may not otherwise have access to vaccines by providing free vaccines to doctors who serve them

In a step to ease the day-to-day concerns of taking care of such issues as food, water, and shelter, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduces a new plan for Hurricane Katrina victims who are under the age of eighteen to receive free vaccinations.

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announces that all children from birth to 18 years displaced by Hurricane Katrina are eligible to receive free vaccines through the federally-run Vaccines for Children program, regardless of whether they are staying at shelters, hotels, or with family and friends and regardless of previous health insurance coverage status. Managed by HHS' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the VFC helps families of children who may not otherwise have access to vaccines by providing free vaccines to doctors who serve them

A study released by environmental groups Thursday shows store-bought swordfish contained mercury levels above the legal limit.

A University of North Carolina Lab found increased mercury concentrations in 24 swordfish samples from supermarket chains, including Safeway, Shaws, Albertsons and Whole Foods

According to a study published this week, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers who do not get adequate relief from TNF-inhibitors, like etanercept or infliximab, a new drug may provide significant clinical and functional benefits.

Made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, Orencia is the first in a new class of drugs for the condition. On Sept. 6, an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously agreed the benefits of Orencia outweigh the risks and recommended the drug receive marketing approval