Giving the "abortion pill" orally instead of vaginally and with antibiotics cut the risk of serious infection and death by 93 percent, researchers at Planned Parenthood reported on Wednesday. Read more »

Canadian officials said on Tuesday they had identified yet another new flu virus, this one a mixture of human and swine influenzas, in two farm workers in Western Canada. Read more »

Age does not seem to play a role in the development of Achilles tendon problems among older athletes, nor do training and participation in walking, jumping, sprinting, running, or hurdling competitions, findings from a European study suggest. Read more »

A new study highlights the importance of good long-term control of blood sugar in people with diabetes. Read more »