Flu Sending Record Numbers of Elderly to the Hospital: CDC
2015-02-13
But the worst seems to be over as season continues to wind down, officials sayContinue Reading
U.S. Smoking Deaths May Be Underestimated, Study Suggests
2015-02-11
Each year, 60,000 more smokers die from causes that have association with smoking, researchers say
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Mental Health Disorders May Shorten Life Span: Study
2015-02-11
Researchers find people with psychiatric conditions live an average of 10 fewer yearsContinue Reading
Eyes May Be Window to Outcomes After Stroke, Research Suggests
2015-02-11
Thickness of optic nerve’s sheath seemed tied to odds for patient death during the study periodContinue Reading
Mental Health Disorders May Shorten Life Span: Study
2015-02-11
Researchers find people with psychiatric conditions live an average of 10 fewer yearsContinue Reading
Eyes May Be Window to Outcomes After Stroke, Research Suggests
2015-02-11
Thickness of optic nerve’s sheath seemed tied to odds for patient death during the study periodContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Meds Lower Heart, Stroke Risks in Diabetics: Analysis
2015-02-10
Patients did better even if they didn’t actually have high blood pressureContinue Reading
Loved Ones Caring for Brain-Injured Veterans May Face Health Risks
2015-02-09
Study found high levels of substance linked to inflammation in caregivers who felt anger, blameContinue Reading
Researchers Identify 8 Signs of Impending Death
2015-02-09
Findings could help families prepare and aid in end-of-life care choicesContinue Reading
Smoking Tied to Higher Death Risk After Colon Cancer
2015-02-06
After 7 years of follow-up, researchers found smokers’ odds of dying twice as highContinue Reading
Type 1 Diabetes More Deadly for Women Than Men, Study Finds
2015-02-05
Experts aren’t sure why, but say better treatment and support needed for both sexesContinue Reading
Blacks Account for More Than Half of New HIV Diagnoses: CDC
2015-02-05
They also have highest death rate among those with HIV, despite the rate declining, reports sayContinue Reading
Many Americans Face Pain, Depression in Their Final Year
2015-02-02
Study finds significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life careContinue Reading
Certain Heart Drug, Antibiotic Combo Might Be Fatal for Seniors
2015-02-02
Doctors should not prescribe spironolactone with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, study saysContinue Reading