Travelers Bring Malaria Back to U.S., With High Costs
2017-04-24
Study finds it leads to more hospitalizations than other travel-related illnessesContinue Reading
Opioid Abusers at Higher Death Risk When Addiction Specialists Not Part of Care
2017-04-21
As treatment shifts to primary care doctors and hospitals, new strategies may be needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
When to Pick the Nose in a Medical Emergency
2017-04-21
Instead of shots, some ERs are giving patients medicine through the nostrils, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Links Psychiatric Disorders to Stroke Risk
2017-02-23
Mental health woes may trigger chronic fight-or-flight response, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Study Links Psychiatric Disorders to Stroke Risk
2017-02-23
Mental health woes may trigger chronic fight-or-flight response, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Heart, Lung Problems May Not Always Need ICU Care
2017-02-17
Study finds no difference in death rates, but higher costs for intensive care for some patientsContinue Reading
Shocks From Implanted Defibrillators Trigger Health Costs of Their Own
2017-02-15
Even when the shock was inappropriate, many people still got invasive medical procedures afterwards, study findsContinue Reading
Flu Cases Spiking Across the United States: CDC
2017-02-10
Hospitalizations and deaths among kids and adults on the riseContinue Reading
Flu Cases Spiking Across the United States: CDC
2017-02-10
Hospitalizations and deaths among kids and adults on the riseContinue Reading
Preemies Bombarded With Noise in First Weeks of Life
2017-02-09
But private rooms may not be the solution, study suggestsContinue Reading
Many Hospital Workers Are an Unhealthy Lot: Study
2017-02-07
Houston-area review found high rates of overweight and obesity, low physical activityContinue Reading
Hospitalizations for Common Heart Rhythm Problem on the Rise
2017-02-06
But those with atrial fibrillation are also more likely to live, study saysContinue Reading
Undocumented Immigrants Often Face Tough Health Care Choices
2017-02-06
Two U.S. studies find them unable to get adequate kidney dialysis and end-of-life careContinue Reading
U.S. Doctors Trained Overseas Have Slightly Better Patient Outcomes
2017-02-03
Study showed they have lower death rates for people covered by MedicareContinue Reading