Novartis AG is recalling its cough-suppressing vapor patches after a child suffered a seizure from chewing on the patch.

According to the company, the mentholated cherry and menthol scented versions sold by Novartis Consumer Health are the patches that are being recalled and for consumers not to use its Triaminic Vapor Patches

According to the World Health Organization, at least 18 earthquake survivors in Indonesia have died to tetanus.

Indonesian health workers and aide workers from the United Nations agency have began conducting vaccination campaigns against tetanus and the measles in the region

A study compiled by the researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine has revealed that migraine headache sufferers have higher levels of sexual desire than those with other types of headaches.

Timothy Houle, lead author of research involving 86 young adults from Chicago, said in a press release: "Our study suggests that sexual desire and migraine headaches may be influenced by the same brain chemical

Drug manufacturers, Pozen Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Plc on Friday announced the FDA will not approve their newly developed migraine headache drug unless they provide new safety information.

Reuters reports the companies said in a combined release, "The agency has requested additional safety information on Trexima, which may require new studies." The agency admitted the drug was effective, but only issued a conditional approval pending the requested safety information

According to a new research study, teenagers who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome can blame their mothers for their affliction.

According to Reuters, a study based on 36 children averaging 16 years old diagnosed with chronic fatigue found that their mothers were likely to share their symptoms, while fathers showed no connection