‘Doctor-Shopping’ for Painkillers Common After Broken-Bone Surgery, Study Finds
2014-08-29
1 in 5 patients sought narcotics from multiple physiciansContinue Reading
Eye Pigment May Help Vision in Hazy Conditions
2014-08-28
Yellow pigment boosts the ability to see far-off objects through haze, researchers reportContinue Reading
Steer Clear of Dietary Supplements for Concussions: FDA
2014-08-26
Agency warns that no evidence supports claims of faster recovery from a head injuryContinue Reading
VA Hospital Delays Didn’t Cause Deaths, Investigators Say
2014-08-26
But draft report still finds unacceptable scheduling problems, according to published reportContinue Reading
Diet, Exercise Counseling Urged for Overweight Americans With Heart Risks
2014-08-26
Task force guidelines could apply to half of U.S. adultsContinue Reading
Pediatricians Offer New Dental Recommendations
2014-08-25
American Academy of Pediatrics urges fluoride use on first teeth to prevent decayContinue Reading
Administration Offers New Rules for Religious Objections to Health Care Law
2014-08-22
Employees of companies opposed to contraception coverage would get products through a 3rd partyContinue Reading
Simple Steps Make Shots Less Scary for Kids, Nurse Says
2014-08-22
Parents can help their children handle the sting of getting vaccinatedContinue Reading
Getting Healthier a Big Money-Saver for People With Diabetes
2014-08-21
Sticking with a fitness and nutrition plan can save more than $500 a year in health-care costs, study findsContinue Reading
Doctors ID New Ways to Get More Kids Vaccinated
2014-08-18
Messages that focus on benefits to the child have the most impact, study findsContinue Reading
Expert Offers Backpack Safety Tips
2014-08-15
When kids carry too much, muscle strains and back pain can occurContinue Reading
Robin Williams Had Early Stage Parkinson’s Disease, Wife Reveals
2014-08-15
Psychiatrist says you can’t necessarily link the nerve disease diagnosis with his suicide
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More Employers Moving to High-Deductible Health Plans
2014-08-15
Companies looking to offset rising insurance costs in 2015 and beyond, survey findsContinue Reading