Cancer Still the Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Hispanics: Report
2015-09-16
Lack of insurance is an obstacle to high-quality care, experts say
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Hip-Fracture Surgery Risk Not Just Due to Age, Study Finds
2015-09-15
Poor outcomes could stem from factors related to having an emergency procedure, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Air Pollution Exposure May Boost Risk of Early Death
2015-09-15
Fine toxic particles are absorbed deep into lungs and blood, researchers sayContinue Reading
Removing All Visible Cancer Is Key to Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors
2015-09-14
Study of almost 100 children also finds greater survival rate for girls than boys after surgeryContinue Reading
Removing All Visible Cancer Is Key to Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors
2015-09-14
Study of almost 100 children also finds greater survival rate for girls than boys after surgeryContinue Reading
California Lawmakers Pass Right-to-Die Measure
2015-09-11
If signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, doctors could prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally illContinue Reading
Death Rate for Extremely Premature Infants Largely Unchanged
2015-09-11
No major breakthroughs in care for tiniest babies since 1990s, researcher saysContinue Reading
California Right-to-Die Measure Could Soon Become Law
2015-09-10
If approved, it would let doctors prescribe life-ending drugs to patients expected to die within 6 monthsContinue Reading
Chewing Tobacco Kills More Than 250,000 People Each Year: Report
2015-09-02
British study is first to assess international impact of smokeless tobacco on adultsContinue Reading
Seniors Often Underestimate Their Frailty, Study Finds
2015-08-31
Nearly one-quarter had trouble getting out of hospital bed, walking 10 feet and getting back in bedContinue Reading
Doctors Rarely Discuss Religion With Critically Ill, Study Says
2015-08-31
Researchers find a significant need goes unfulfilledContinue Reading
Gains in Life Spans Seen Around the Globe
2015-08-27
Data from 188 countries show average life expectancy is now about 71 yearsContinue Reading
Mandatory Life Jacket Laws Could Reduce Boating Deaths
2015-08-21
Regulation would also result in fewer people dying from drowning, researchers sayContinue Reading
Fewer Seniors Fall While Taking Vitamin D: Study
2015-08-20
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggestsContinue Reading