The Plight of America’s ‘Elder Orphans’
2015-05-19
Many aging Baby Boomers face health issues without family or support, report says
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It May Soon Be Possible to Easily ‘Brew’ Narcotics
2015-05-18
While breakthrough could benefit medicine, researchers warn of potential to create illegal drugsContinue Reading
Many ER Patients With Chest Pain Can Be Sent Home, Study Finds
2015-05-18
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers sayContinue Reading
Parents of Child Cancer Patients Prefer Honesty, Study Finds
2015-05-18
Parents say they’re less anxious, better able to planContinue Reading
Health Tip: Swimming Pools Can Harbor Germs
2015-05-18
Keep the water clean for safety sake
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Prostate Cancer Testing Drops Off Following Controversial Guidelines
2015-05-17
More men will die without PSA screening, researchers contend; other experts applaud the downward trendContinue Reading
Prompt Treatment of Kidney Stones Keeps Costs Down: Study
2015-05-16
Complications more likely to arise with surgical delayContinue Reading
Single Moms Report Poorer Health Later in Life
2015-05-15
Researchers recommend more access to birth control, programs that aid work-family balanceContinue Reading
Men Should Be Screened for Osteoporosis, Too
2015-05-15
Study found males less likely to have their bone density checked, but suffered worse outcomesContinue Reading
Stomach Bug Traced to Swimming in Contaminated Lake Water
2015-05-14
Safe hygiene practices can prevent norovirus outbreaks, CDC saysContinue Reading
Local Anesthesia May Be Best for Infants During Surgery
2015-05-14
Study found not putting young patients to sleep tied to fewer breathing problems afterwardsContinue Reading
Local Anesthesia May Be Best for Infants During Surgery
2015-05-14
Study found not putting young patients to sleep tied to fewer breathing problems afterwardsContinue Reading
Hand-Grip Strength May Provide Clues to Heart Health
2015-05-13
Researchers found decrease was linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature deathContinue Reading
Abnormal Test Results in Hospital Signal Raised Kidney Injury Risk
2015-05-13
Research finds other risk factors include diabetes, being older, male or blackContinue Reading