California Lawmakers Pass Right-to-Die Measure
2015-09-11
If signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, doctors could prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally illContinue Reading
Screening All Women for Breast Cancer Genes Not Feasible: Study
2015-09-11
Price of genetic tests would have to drop 90 percent to be cost-effective, researcher saysContinue Reading
California Right-to-Die Measure Could Soon Become Law
2015-09-10
If approved, it would let doctors prescribe life-ending drugs to patients expected to die within 6 monthsContinue Reading
FDA Acts to Make Food Safer in Wake of Outbreaks
2015-09-10
New rules focus on cleanliness of manufacturing facilitiesContinue Reading
‘Mud Bogging’ Motor Sport Tied to Carbon Monoxide Poisonings, Deaths
2015-09-09
Experts recommend getting out of stuck vehicles, and having portable CO detectorsContinue Reading
New Guidelines Call for Kids, Health Care Workers to Get Flu Shots
2015-09-07
Pediatric group pushes seasonal vaccine as essential for these groupsContinue Reading
Sports Medicine Docs Offer Safety Tips for Young Athletes
2015-09-06
Children should ease back into activity, wear properly fitted safety gear and stay hydratedContinue Reading
With School Back in Session, Kids Need Refresher Course on Hand-Washing
2015-09-05
Doctor offers tips on when and how to clean handsContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs Will Become More Affordable, Study Predicts
2015-09-04
With patents expiring, access for Medicaid patients will likely expandContinue Reading
Research Spots Link Between Agent Orange, Blood Cancer in Vietnam Vets
2015-09-03
Exposed veterans have higher rates of precursor condition to multiple myeloma, study showsContinue Reading
One-Third of U.S. Kids With ADHD Diagnosed Before Age 6: Report
2015-09-03
But researchers add that few valid tests exist to support diagnosis in children that youngContinue Reading
Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread, Study Finds
2015-09-03
Washington, D.C.-based effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over 2 yearsContinue Reading
Heart Doctors May Have Hard Time Spotting Valve Problems
2015-09-01
Additional training improved detection of heart murmurs and accompanying conditions, study findsContinue Reading
More Older Americans Falling Prey to Bike Injuries
2015-09-01
Riders over 45 a big part of jump in hospital admissions for more severe accidents, report findsContinue Reading