Quick Vision Test May Help Spot Concussions on Sidelines
2014-02-26
Combined with two other simple screenings, all cases of head injury were caught, researchers reportContinue Reading
Skin Cancer May Have Driven Evolution of Black Skin
2014-02-26
Researchers note that Africans without any dark pigment often die young of the diseaseContinue Reading
Amputee’s ‘Phantom Limb’ Pain Eased by Virtual Arm Technology
2014-02-25
But researchers note it’s not clear if treatment will work for anyone elseContinue Reading
Tarantula Venom Has Painkiller Potential: Study
2014-02-25
Spider toxins could be used to develop safe, effective medicines, researchers sayContinue Reading
Researchers Uncover the Secret Behind Bowel Movements
2014-02-25
Nerves and muscles work together to create a certain rhythm, study showsContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Risk of Serious Falls for Seniors
2014-02-24
Study found those over 70 who took medications were up to 40 percent more likely to be injuredContinue Reading
Doctors Slower to Prescribe High Blood Pressure Meds to Younger Patients
2014-02-24
Study found age was a factor in how quickly patients got treatmentContinue Reading
Many Patients Have Pain After Heart Surgery, Study Finds
2014-02-24
40 percent suffered pain three months later, and 10 percent did after two yearsContinue Reading
Kids’ Checkups Should Include Cholesterol, Depression Tests, Doctors Say
2014-02-24
HIV screening also recommended under revised American Academy of Pediatrics guidelinesContinue Reading
Modern War Wounds Can Devastate Vets’ Sexual, Emotional Health
2014-02-21
Blast injuries to groin on the rise and confer special hardships for soldiers, experts say
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Surge in Thyroid Cancer Cases May Be Due to Overdiagnoses: Study
2014-02-20
Many might be getting unnecessary treatment for slow-growing disease, some experts say
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Scientists Use Fishing Line, Thread to Make Artificial Muscles
2014-02-20
They’re 100 times stronger than human muscles and could be used in robots, researchers sayContinue Reading
Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates
2014-02-19
The two organizations say first-time mothers should be allowed more time in laborContinue Reading
Mesh for Hernia Repair Reduces Recurrence, Study Suggests
2014-02-19
But the open surgery technique increases odds of complications, researchers find
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