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
One-Fifth of Nursing Home Residents Fall in First Month
2012-06-25
Large study also linked certified nursing assistant staffing to lower riskContinue Reading
Rare Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spotted in U.S. Hospital
2012-06-21
Swift treatment, stronger infection control prevented spreadContinue Reading
High Rates of Untreated Kidney Failure Seen in Elderly
2012-06-19
Prevalence of advanced kidney disease among older adults underestimated, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hospitalization May Be 'Tipping Point' for Alzheimer's Decline
2012-06-19
Study also found delirium added to risk of mental deterioration, even deathContinue Reading
Loneliness, Living Alone Might Shorten Life
2012-06-18
Studies suggest doctors should ask patients about support systemsContinue Reading
Motorcycle Helmet Laws Save Lives and Dollars: CDC
2012-06-14
Yet, states are repealing these laws, experts warnContinue Reading
Fatigue in COPD Patients Often Precedes Hospitalization: Study
2012-06-14
Low energy is common in people with the respiratory conditionContinue Reading
Targeted Radiation for Lung Cancer May Carry Risks
2012-06-13
Case report warns the relatively new treatment killed airway tissue in woman with early-stage diseaseContinue Reading