Many Cancer Survivors Struggle to Make Ends Meet
2016-03-14
Money problems can affect their mental health, quality of life, researchers sayContinue Reading
In Zika Fight, FDA Gives Tentative OK to Tests of Gene-Modified Mosquito
2016-03-11
Agency says testing the insects in Florida Keys poses little risk to people, animals and the environmentContinue Reading
In Zika Fight, FDA Gives Tentative OK to Tests of Gene-Modified Mosquito
2016-03-11
Agency says testing the insects in Florida Keys poses little risk to people, animals and the environmentContinue Reading
Doctor’s Empathy Boosts Patient Satisfaction
2016-03-11
Study finds wait time, appointment length secondaryContinue Reading
Zika Poses Serious Threat to Puerto Rico: U.S. Health Officials
2016-03-10
They say funds needed to battle the virus, which has been linked to severe birth defectsContinue Reading
Agent Orange Linked to Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Problems, Panel Says
2016-03-10
Herbicide was used during Vietnam War, and vets with Parkinson’s-like symptoms can file claim for the conditionContinue Reading
The High Price of Untreated Insomnia
2016-03-10
Not getting medications, therapies for condition costs about $100 billion a year, researchers reportContinue Reading
U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall
2016-03-09
But there’s been a concerning increase in liver cancer, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Care Apps Often Offer Little Privacy Protection: Study
2016-03-09
Many have no policies, and may share data with third parties, researchers sayContinue Reading
Doctors May Be Missing Chances to Treat Prediabetes
2016-03-09
Study found many patients with higher-than-normal blood sugar levels were not being treated for itContinue Reading
U.S. Pediatricians to Add Poverty to Well-Visit Checklist
2016-03-09
One simple question might help families avert serious health risks, American Academy of Pediatrics saysContinue Reading
Women in Cardiac Arrest May Be Less Likely to Receive Help
2016-03-08
Doctors and the public still think of heart problems as a man’s disease, researcher saysContinue Reading
Most Pediatricians Don’t Ask About Mom’s Depression
2016-03-07
About 4 in 10 moms with young kids affected, which can have harmful effects on families, researchers sayContinue Reading
Poverty Linked to Asthma, Allergy Treatment Failure
2016-03-07
Patients from low-income households more likely to have worse outcomes, studies showContinue Reading