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
Mystery of Santa Rosa Mummy May Be Solved
2010-06-11
Clot caused by rare condition was likely fatal for 13th century girl, researchers sayContinue Reading
Family Caregivers Share Experiences of Dying Patients
2010-06-11
Carers need support throughout illness, not just during end-stage and bereavement, study findsContinue Reading
Use of Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalization Growing
2010-06-08
The number of such facilities doubled over 10 years in U.S., researchers foundContinue Reading
Stress-Relief Program Helped Those Facing Breast Cancer Twice
2010-06-08
Intervention boosted quality of life, longevity after disease returned, study foundContinue Reading
Experts Revise Guidelines for Determining Brain Death
2010-06-07
The keys: coma with a known cause, absence of brain stem reflexes, breathing has permanently stoppedContinue Reading