Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Poorer Survival for Heart Failure Patients
2014-05-17
Study also found heightened odds for heart trouble in patients taking benzodiazepine sleep aidsContinue Reading
Sperm, Semen Defects May Be Linked to Shorter Life Spans
2014-05-16
Men with 2 or more defects have more than double the risk of dying early, study suggestsContinue Reading
Obesity May Raise Breast Cancer Death Risk for Some Women
2014-05-15
Study found younger, obese patients with estrogen receptor-positive disease were more likely to dieContinue Reading
Just Seeing a Doctor May Boost the Odds of Surviving Melanoma
2014-05-09
Study finds link between checkups and lower death rates from the dangerous skin cancerContinue Reading
Frequent Arguments Might Be the Death of You
2014-05-08
Social stress seems to increase the risk for an early demise
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Raised Risk of Death in Pregnancy
2014-05-06
Study found an association but didn’t prove the nighttime breathing disorder caused the higher riskContinue Reading
Motorcycle Accidents Claiming Fewer American Lives
2014-05-06
Statistics show drop in fatalities last year, but poor riding weather, not better safety, may be reason why
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Readmission to Another Hospital May Threaten Patient Safety: Study
2014-05-05
Canadian review found increased death rate compared to patients readmitted to same hospital within 30 daysContinue Reading
In Crashes That Kill Children, It’s Their Driver Who’s Often Drunk
2014-05-05
Finding highlights need for additional penalties for those convicted of drunk driving with a child passenger, MADD saysContinue Reading
Those With Arthritis Face Higher Risk of Falls: CDC
2014-05-01
Exercise, physical therapy may help by improving balance, strength and gait, researchers sayContinue Reading
Southeastern States Have Highest Rates of Preventable Deaths
2014-05-01
Modifiable risk factors could help combat scourges like heart disease, cancer, CDC saysContinue Reading
Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Early Death Risk in Study
2014-04-30
Grip strength, ability to rise from chair and standing balance measuredContinue Reading
Caring for Severely Ill Kids May Have Silver Lining
2014-04-29
Many parent caregivers show signs of ‘post-traumatic growth,’ study saysContinue Reading
Measles on Upswing Despite Vaccines’ Effectiveness: CDC
2014-04-24
Vaccination has saved thousands of lives, report says, but outbreaks occurring as some people opt out
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