Advanced 3D Printer Shows Potential for New Tissues, Organs
2016-02-15
Research with rodents suggests it’s feasible to create ‘human-scale’ body partsContinue Reading
Helping With Health Care Takes Heavy Toll on Caregivers
2016-02-15
Analysis found that family and friends suffered physical, financial and social costsContinue Reading
Neanderthal DNA May Play Role in Modern Human Health
2016-02-11
Genetic legacy can affect risk for nicotine addiction, depression, blood clots and stroke, research suggestsContinue Reading
Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Still Poorly Understood: Report
2016-02-11
VA-sponsored study says people should be monitored for ALS, cancer and other diseases that take years to developContinue Reading
Gains in Kid’s Health Coverage Continue, But Many Still Uninsured
2016-02-11
23 states had declines in number of uninsured kids in 2014, and none had significant increases, study findsContinue Reading
Study Links Child Abuse, Neglect to Earlier Onset of Bipolar Disorder
2016-02-11
Researchers also found greater risk of suicide and more severe manic and depressive symptomsContinue Reading
Patient-to-Doctor Spread of Bird Flu Reported in China
2016-02-10
But odds are slim that deadly virus will spread easily among people, experts sayContinue Reading
Homemade ‘Dewshine’ Can Be Deadly
2016-02-09
2 teens have already died from toxic mix of soda and racing fuel, expert says
VA Hospital Care Improving, Study Suggests
2016-02-09
Death rates for three major conditions are similar to non-VA medical centersContinue Reading
Why Americans Have Shorter Lifespans Than People in Similar Nations
2016-02-09
Study finds shootings, crashes and drug overdoses contribute to a 2-year gap in life expectancyContinue Reading
Many in Hospice Don’t Get Medical Visit in Last 2 Days of Life: Study
2016-02-08
Findings led to an increase in Medicare payments to improve care, researchers sayContinue Reading
PSA Testing Differs Among Primary Care Doctors, Urologists
2016-02-08
Researchers examine falloff after change in prostate cancer screening recommendationsContinue Reading
Many Donor Livers for Sickest Patients Rejected, Study Finds
2016-02-05
Just over one-third of the organs are accepted for those most in needContinue Reading
Head Injuries May Explain Henry VIII’s Erratic Behavior, Study Suggests
2016-02-04
Jousting-linked brain trauma might have caused damage similar to that affecting football players todayContinue Reading