Easier Colon Exam Boosts Screening, But Insurers May Not Pay
2017-07-11
People with coverage for virtual colonoscopy are more likely to get tested for colon cancer, study findsContinue Reading
Pregnancy Complication Costs U.S. Billions
2017-07-11
Preeclampsia rates have risen steadily since the 1980sContinue Reading
For Holocaust Survivors, Raised Risk of Cancer
2017-07-10
Study followed more than 150,000 people for 45 yearsContinue Reading
Medication Mistakes Have Doubled in U.S. Since 2000: Study
2017-07-10
Poison control centers get one call every 21 seconds about a potentially serious mix-upContinue Reading
The Neighborhood Sandbox: A Breeding Ground for Germs
2017-07-07
Bacteria, parasites and other nasty surprises may be hiding in the sand
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2 of 3 Americans Don’t Have ‘Advance Directive’ for End of Life
2017-07-07
Document lets family members know your wishesContinue Reading
Most Relationships Survive Struggles With Infertility
2017-07-07
Study finds couples who seek in vitro fertilization are not at added risk of divorceContinue Reading
Older Americans Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Ask for Help
2017-06-30
Poll found roughly half didn’t, but 67 percent who did received assistance from their doctorContinue Reading
Some Republicans Voice Concerns About Senate Replacement for Obamacare
2017-06-23
Conservatives say it doesn’t go far enough, moderates say it goes too farContinue Reading
Can Smartphone Use Bring on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
2017-06-23
Maybe, especially for folks who spend more than 5 hours a day on their devices, study saysContinue Reading
Many Doctors Silent on Cost of Cancer Care
2017-06-22
Topic is often ignored, even though ‘financial toxicity’ is a growing concern, researcher saysContinue Reading
Raise the Smoking Age to 21? Most Kids Fine With That
2017-06-19
Study found two-thirds of U.S. teens endorse such a move by statesContinue Reading
