U.K. Veterinarians at Quadrupled Risk for Suicide
2010-03-26
Attitudes on life and death, access to lethal drugs may contribute, study suggestsContinue Reading
Breast Cancer's Return in Original Tumor Site a Bad Sign
2010-03-24
Such cases are few after time, but death risk is then much higher, researchers sayContinue Reading
End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives
2010-03-24
Advance directive improves odds that wishes will be followed, study showsContinue Reading
Mammograms May Not Boost Survival, Danish Study Suggests
2010-03-24
But U.S. expert says screening is best way to prevent breast cancer deathsContinue Reading
When Heart Is in Crisis, High Blood Pressure a Good Sign
2010-03-23
Study finds better survival rates a year after intensive careContinue Reading
Healthy Living Adds Years to Life
2010-03-23
But disparities in longevity still tied to geography, race and income, study showsContinue Reading
Light Drinking Good for the Heart
2010-03-22
Two studies confirm previous evidence that it reduces mortalityContinue Reading
Where Cancer Treatment Takes Place May Influence Outcome
2010-03-22
Death rates same for blacks, whites at specialized cancer centers, research showsContinue Reading
More Patients Die in Crowded Hospitals
2010-03-19
But occupancy levels change daily, so don’t base choice solely on numbers, experts sayContinue Reading
Cancer Articles Tend to Focus on Positive Outcomes
2010-03-16
Newspaper, magazine stories shy away from negative side effects, end-of-life care, review findsContinue Reading
Pain Relief Often Delayed for Cancer Patients
2010-03-16
Referrals to palliative care programs come too late, survey findsContinue Reading
Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
2010-03-15
Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study findsContinue Reading
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising
2010-03-15
Numbers have grown steadily since the 1990s; baby boomer epidemic predictedContinue Reading
Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
2010-03-15
Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers sayContinue Reading