Reducing Ozone Limits Would Save Lives, Report States
2012-07-18
Up to 2,480 deaths could have been averted if current standard was met, researchers sayContinue Reading
Mammograms Have 'Limited or No Effect' on Breast Cancer Deaths: Study
2012-07-17
But other experts cite limitations of Swedish study, encourage regular mammogramsContinue Reading
Japan Nuke Disaster Will Kill Up to 1,300 People Worldwide, Study Estimates
2012-07-17
Most fatalities, tied to radiation, will occur in Japan, Stanford scientists predictContinue Reading
Dutch Euthanasia Rates Unchanged After Legalization
2012-07-11
Deeper examination of process involved is necessary, medical-ethics expert notesContinue Reading
Teach Prescribers About Dangers of Long-Acting Pain Meds: FDA
2012-07-09
Abuse, misuse, deaths from narcotic painkillers on the riseContinue Reading
Stroke Patients Hospitalized on Weekends Don't Seem to Do As Well
2012-07-09
U.K. study shows worse outcomes for those admitted on SundaysContinue Reading
What Makes the End-of-Life Experience Peaceful?
2012-07-09
Prayer, meditation and a caring doctor, not hospitals and treatments, survey of dying patients findsContinue Reading
Dogs May Mourn as Deeply as Humans Do
2012-07-06
Experts say many canines exhibit clear signs of grief when their owner or animal housemate diesContinue Reading
Methadone for Pain Relief Leading Cause of Fatal Overdoses: CDC
2012-07-03
Drug is complex, overprescribed, CDC director saysContinue Reading
Minorities Less Likely to Use Hospice Care: Study
2012-06-29
Finding suggests there are differences that need to be addressed, researcher saysContinue Reading
Muscle Mass Linked to Bone Health in Some Parts of Body
2012-06-28
Weight-bearing bones in hips, shins especially affected in women, study foundContinue Reading
College Athlete Deaths in Workouts Spur New Guidelines
2012-06-27
Many players may need more time to acclimatize, athletic trainer’s group saysContinue Reading
Pandemic H1N1 Flu Killed Far More Than Reported: Study
2012-06-26
Scientists now estimate 2009 toll was 15 times higher, with majority of fatalities in Africa and southeast AsiaContinue Reading
Even Brief Ozone Exposure May Raise Fatal Heart Risk: Study
2012-06-25
Air pollution claims 40,000 to 50,000 lives in U.S. each yearContinue Reading