High-Risk Surgeries Getting Safer: Study
2011-06-01
Fewer deaths during cancer and cardiac operations seen, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Drug Extends Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
2011-05-26
Zytiga lengthened survival to nearly 15 months, vs. about 11 months for men on placebo, study saysContinue Reading
CDC Report Shows Bacterial Meningitis Cases on the Decline
2011-05-25
Vaccines have reduced disease rate in young but death rate remains unchangedContinue Reading
Earlier PSA Test Best Predicts Risk of Dying From Prostate Cancer: Study
2011-05-19
This may cut down on unnecessary screening, researchers sayContinue Reading
End-of-Life Care Differs Between U.S., Canada, Study Finds
2011-05-18
Researchers say data comparison could help guide improvements in careContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Urge Infant Doses for Kids' OTC Fever Relievers
2011-05-18
Would better protect those under 2 who use products like Children’s Tylenol, experts sayContinue Reading
FDA Panels to Weigh Dosing Labels for Kids' OTC Fever Relievers
2011-05-17
Might better protect those under 2 who use products like Children’s Tylenol, experts sayContinue Reading
Tai Chi Prevents Falls, Boosts Mental Health in Seniors: Study
2011-05-17
But the gentle form of exercise doesn’t relieve symptoms of cancer, arthritis, researchers findContinue Reading
ICU Patients May Benefit From 'Telemedicine'
2011-05-16
Lower rates of death and complications seen for patients monitored remotely, study findsContinue Reading
New Drug Extends Life a Bit in Advanced Prostate Cancer
2011-05-16
Zytiga lengthened survival to 14.8 months, versus 10.9 months for men taking placebo, study saysContinue Reading
Hospice Care More Common in Wealthier Areas, Study Finds
2011-05-16
Communities with high household incomes, larger populations have more access to end-of-life careContinue Reading
Kids Taking ADHD Drugs at Low Risk for Heart Problems: Study
2011-05-16
But industry-sponsored study doesn’t allay fears, one expert saysContinue Reading
Spring Cleaning Lands Many Americans in Hot Water
2011-05-15
Doctor provides tips on how to avoid some pitfalls associated with the seasonContinue Reading
Older Caregivers at Greater Risk for Cognitive Decline
2011-05-13
Study finds those caring for spouse with dementia often struggle with attention span and memoryContinue Reading