Over 70 and Overweight May Add Years to Life
2010-01-28
Normal weight not always a benefit, study of seniors suggestsContinue Reading
Rotavirus Vaccine Could Save Millions of Children Worldwide
2010-01-27
Trials in Africa, Mexico show it protects from the common diarrhea-causing diseaseContinue Reading
U.S. Bans Texting by Truck and Bus Drivers
2010-01-26
Violators using interstate roadways now subject to fines up to $2,750Continue Reading
Stillborn Case Linked to Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy
2010-01-22
Bacteria from mouth traveled through bloodstream to placenta, researchers sayContinue Reading
Genetics Used to Track Transmission of MRSA Bacteria
2010-01-21
Method could help fight this and other dangerous infections, scientists sayContinue Reading
Haiti Faces Serious Health Risks in Quake's Wake
2010-01-14
Lack of medical care, safe drinking water top list of threats, experts sayContinue Reading
FocusDriven Seeks to Crack Down on Distracted Drivers
2010-01-12
Federal government, safety group target use of cell phones and texting devicesContinue Reading
Doctors Put Off End-of-Life Talks With Terminally Ill
2010-01-12
Frank conversations about hospice and preferred place of death are often needed, experts sayContinue Reading
TV Watching May Shorten Your Life
2010-01-11
Too much sitting raises your risk of dying from heart disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
EPA Unveils Stricter Smog Standards
2010-01-07
Move would improve air quality and benefit people with asthma, heart and lung disease, among others, agency saysContinue Reading
Slim Risk of Death After Joint Replacement
2010-01-07
Mortality risk highest within first 26 days after hip or knee surgery, study findsContinue Reading
Hazards of Obesity Now Rival Smoking in U.S.
2010-01-05
Little difference seen in loss of quality-of-life years between the two, study findsContinue Reading
As U.S. Ages, Health Care May Need to Change
2009-12-31
Elder boom could strain resources with not just more but sicker residentsContinue Reading
Her Music Eases the End for Dying Patients
2009-12-31
Therapist brings songs and comfort to hospice patients and their familiesContinue Reading