Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
2013-04-04
Mineral has been linked to learning and behavioral problems, CDC saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Slumping Iron?
2013-04-03
Learn the warning signs of iron deficiency anemiaContinue Reading
Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
2013-04-02
Factors include age, disease history and weightContinue Reading
Certain Steroids May Raise Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots
2013-04-01
Large study of glucocorticoid drugs did not find higher risk for former users, howeverContinue Reading
Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk?
2013-03-14
Large Japanese study didn’t prove cause and effect, howeverContinue Reading
Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners: Study
2013-03-14
Fears that giving tPA to those taking aspirin or Plavix might raise risk of brain bleeds largely unfounded, researchers sayContinue Reading
Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot’s Effectiveness
2013-03-13
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study findsContinue Reading
Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
2013-03-12
Coordination between primary care docs and cardiologists is key to prevention, study suggestsContinue Reading
Stored Donor Blood May Have Shorter Shelf Life Than Thought
2013-03-05
After 3 weeks cells’ ability to deliver oxygen fades, research suggestsContinue Reading
Artificial Pancreas Worked Overnight on Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
2013-02-27
System helped keep blood sugar at safe levels among young campers, study foundContinue Reading
Diabetes Doesn’t Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement
2013-02-27
Rates of infection, blood clots similar in those with and without the condition, study findsContinue Reading
Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
2013-02-21
But it’s too early to recommend anticoagulants for this purposeContinue Reading
Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
2013-02-20
Some bacteria may avoid detection with standard exams, researchers contendContinue Reading
New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots: Study
2013-02-20
But Pradaxa costs more than warfarin, and bleeding may be harder to stop, expert saysContinue Reading