More Men Taking Testosterone, But Risks Unclear
2013-06-03
Study finds upsurge in use among men worried about ‘low T,’ but research suggests the drug has hazardsContinue Reading
U.S. Cancer Patients Suffering From Drug Shortages
2013-06-03
Survey of oncologists finds frequent treatment delays, changesContinue Reading
More Kids Being Poisoned by Prescription Drugs: Study
2013-06-03
Blood pressure meds, diabetes drugs and narcotic painkillers most common culprits, researchers sayContinue Reading
Website All About Child Health — in Spanish
2013-06-03
American pediatricians address needs, concerns of Hispanic parentsContinue Reading
Flip-Flops May Put You on Path to Foot Trouble
2013-05-31
Wearing flimsy footwear for certain activities or too often can lead to problems, expert advisesContinue Reading
Obese Patients May Be More Prone to ‘Doctor Shopping’
2013-05-31
Stigma, judgments in office visits might prompt frequent switches, study authors sayContinue Reading
1 in 5 Americans Goes to the ER Each Year: CDC
2013-05-30
Report found those on Medicaid were more likely to do so than the uninsured, privately insuredContinue Reading
Most Docs OK With Medical Marijuana: Survey
2013-05-29
Majority would give a prescription to an advanced cancer patient in painContinue Reading
Deadly ‘Super Bug’ Controlled in Large Study of Hospitals
2013-05-29
Bloodstream infections, including those caused by MRSA, reduced by more than 40%Continue Reading
Health Reform Saving Young Adults Millions for ER Care: Study
2013-05-29
In 2011 alone, patients and families were spared nearly $150 million in hospital costsContinue Reading
Campaign Urges Smokers to Enlist Doctors’ Help in Quitting
2013-05-28
Physician advice, assistance greatly boosts success of cessation effortsContinue Reading
Involving Patients in Decisions Raises Health Care Costs, Study Finds
2013-05-28
Those who delegate medical decisions to their doctor have shorter hospital stays, researchers sayContinue Reading
Military Families May Need Help With Mental Health
2013-05-27
Depression, anxiety and sleep problems can arise during long deployments of loved onesContinue Reading
Lawn Mower Injuries Often Caused by Distraction
2013-05-26
Docs offer safety tips to protect fingers, hands and feetContinue Reading