U.S. Infant Deaths on the Decline
2010-04-30
But the U.S. still fares worse than many other countries, CDC experts sayContinue Reading
Rates of Premature Adult Death Declining Worldwide
2010-04-30
But even with overall lower mortality, some nations have lost ground, report showsContinue Reading
Canadians Leading Longer, Healthier Lives Than Americans
2010-04-29
U.S. study points to lack of universal health care, economic equality as reasons whyContinue Reading
Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Harm Diabetics
2010-04-28
Re-analysis of a landmark study refutes link between intensive therapy, higher death riskContinue Reading
Four Unhealthy Behaviors Linked to Premature Death
2010-04-26
People who smoke, drink, rarely exercise, and skimp on fruits and veggies die earlier than usual, study findsContinue Reading
FDA Targets Safety Problems With Infusion Drug Pumps
2010-04-23
More than 56,000 reports of problems, 500 deaths have prompted agency to actContinue Reading
Youngest Preemies' Survival Rate Unchanged
2010-04-22
Babies born at 22, 23 weeks living only days longer despite treatment advances, study findsContinue Reading
Respiratory Infections Major Cause of Childhood Deaths
2010-04-16
New measures needed to prevent and treat RSV worldwide, researchers sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Caregivers, Take Time to Relax
2010-04-16
Don’t let your relationship sufferContinue Reading
Test May Measure Suicidal Tendencies
2010-04-14
‘Implicit associations’ might help mental health workers gauge patient’s state of mind, researchers sayContinue Reading
Maternal Deaths Continue to Decline
2010-04-14
Nearly 80% of fatalities are in 21 countries, study findsContinue Reading
Many Terminal Cancer Patients May Be Overtreated
2010-04-12
Radiation therapy designed to ease pain can go on too long and be ineffective, study findsContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Survivors At Higher Odds of Early Death
2010-04-05
Life expectancy is reduced by 10 years on average, study findsContinue Reading
Start Talking About Life's End Well in Advance
2010-04-02
Though uncomfortable for some, conversations should be ongoing, tooContinue Reading