Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses
2012-12-26
Many looking after family members are actually their adult children, grandchildrenContinue Reading
Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair: Study
2012-12-21
Less-invasive endovascular method now an acceptable alternative to open surgery, Hopkins researcher saysContinue Reading
One Man's Harrowing Battle With Hepatitis C
2012-12-21
Ted Adamson of Riverside, Calif., nearly lost his liver and life to the diseaseContinue Reading
Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life: Study
2012-12-20
Such patients in long-term care were less depressed, had fewer ER visitsContinue Reading
Solo Rock Stars Die Sooner Than Those in Bands
2012-12-20
Study found rough childhood among risk factorsContinue Reading
For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late
2012-12-19
An Australian study found they’re more likely to be diagnosed when disease has already spreadContinue Reading
Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Children's Brain Disorder
2012-12-19
Treatment targets chemical that wreaks havoc on nerve cells in kids with Canavan diseaseContinue Reading
Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Compromise Care, Study Finds
2012-12-17
Earlier discharge corresponds with lower readmission and death rates in VA hospitalsContinue Reading
Stress, Depression Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in Seniors
2012-12-13
People with the greatest distress had triple the risk of stroke-related deathContinue Reading
How Well Do You Rise From Sitting on the Floor?
2012-12-13
Ability to do this simple task may predict risk of dying, study suggestsContinue Reading
U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress: Report
2012-12-12
While there’s been improvement, Americans still need to get off the couch and eat rightContinue Reading
Fainting in Healthy People May Be First Sign of Heart Trouble
2012-12-12
Large Danish study suggests that even a single swoon merits a thorough health evaluationContinue Reading
Even Light Smoking Boosts Women's Risk of Sudden Heart Death: Study
2012-12-11
As few as 1 to 14 cigarettes daily doubled risk, researchers foundContinue Reading
Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men: U.S. Census
2012-12-11
More than 80 percent of all centenarians were white, lived in urban areasContinue Reading