Method of Failed Suicide May Predict Successful Attempt
2010-07-14
Those who first try hanging, suffocation tend to eventually kill themselves, research showsContinue Reading
Suicide Barriers on Bridges May Send Jumpers Elsewhere
2010-07-07
Research suggests that people will choose a different location of comparable heightContinue Reading
Lung Transplant Outcome Might Hinge on Hospital Location
2010-07-06
Risk of premature death can be much higher at ‘high-risk’ transplant centers, U.S. study findsContinue Reading
ICU Deaths More Likely on Weekends, Review Reveals
2010-07-06
Reduced staffing might be one explanation, researchers sayContinue Reading
Serious Mental Illness Can Take Toll on Life Span
2010-07-02
Study finds patients living in conventional setting lose 14.5 years of ‘potential life’Continue Reading
Scientists Spot Gene Variants That Predict Longevity
2010-07-01
Grouping determined whether person lived to 100 with 77% accuracyContinue Reading
End-of-Life Care Has 'Room for Improvement'
2010-06-28
Researchers urge hospitals to provide more evaluation, communication for dying patientsContinue Reading
Thunder Shouldn't Be Ignored, Weather Experts Warn
2010-06-25
Safety campaign urges people to get indoors fast, stay there during stormsContinue Reading
Reverse in Death Rates Seen for Urban, Rural U.S. Residents
2010-06-25
City dwelling has gained advantage over country living since mid 80s, data showsContinue Reading
Diabetes May Double Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
2010-06-25
People with the condition account for 10% of deaths from cardiovascular disease, study suggestsContinue Reading
Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients
2010-06-24
Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugarContinue Reading
Health Plan May Influence 5-Year Rectal Cancer Survival
2010-06-14
Privately insured at advantage over uninsured or Medicaid patients, research showsContinue Reading