Higher Spending Tied to Better Outcomes in Ontario Hospitals
2012-03-13
But researchers note that Canada spends much less per person on health care costs than United StatesContinue Reading
75-Year Study Finds Dramatic Rise in U.S. Lifespans
2012-03-13
Less smoking, better meds fuel lower death risk rates across all age groups since 1935Continue Reading
Red Meat Can Be Unhealthy, Study Suggests
2012-03-12
Researchers contend diets laden with steaks, burgers boost death rates; beef industry disputes claimContinue Reading
Stair-Related Injuries a Threat to Preschoolers: Study
2012-03-12
Study estimates 931,000 youngsters hurt from 1999 to 2008Continue Reading
Could Fat Be Your Friend Over Age 85?
2012-03-09
Elderly who were obese had slightly lower risk of death in studyContinue Reading
Alzheimer's, Dementia Care to Cost U.S. $200 Billion This Year
2012-03-08
Alzheimer’s Association projects continued increases in payments as baby boomers ageContinue Reading
Hope and Optimism May Cloud Judgment in ICUs
2012-03-07
Family members tend to put good spin on bad news, which may lead to poor decisions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lack of Vitamin D May Harm Older Women's Health
2012-03-06
Better prevention, treatment of deficiency needed for nursing home patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heart Failure Patients Urged to Discuss Care With Docs
2012-03-05
An open dialogue can inform decisions on treatment optionsContinue Reading
Preschool Kids Best Prepared for Kindergarten: Study
2012-02-29
Minority and poor children benefit most from early educationContinue Reading
Family Tree May Aid Treatment of Inherited Heart Disorders
2012-02-28
Archived data may help pinpoint age range when genetic heart rhythm disorder death risk risesContinue Reading
Hearing Loss Triples Risk of Falling: Study
2012-02-28
Impaired hearing might reduce awareness of overall environmentContinue Reading
Sleeping Pills Linked to Raised Risk of Death, Cancer: Study
2012-02-28
Researchers warn against chronic use, but one expert said underlying health woes could also be a factorContinue Reading
Chemical Used to Strip Bathtubs Linked to Worker Deaths: CDC
2012-02-23
10 products containing methylene chloride associated with 13 fatalities in U.S. since 2000Continue Reading