Doctors Don’t Ask About End-of-Life Plans, Study Finds
2013-04-01
Many patients’ charts don’t reflect their final wishes, Canadian researchers sayContinue Reading
Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
2013-04-01
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, deathContinue Reading
One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed With ADHD: Report
2013-04-01
But many children who get diagnosis may not really have the condition, experts sayContinue Reading
Parents Will Push for Medication, Even If Doc Says Not Needed
2013-04-01
Survey dealt with hypothetical diagnosis of digestive disorder in young childContinue Reading
Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
2013-03-30
Curious children may get concentrated product in their mouth or eyesContinue Reading
EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards
2013-03-29
Regulations will prevent thousands of early deaths, hospitalizations, agency saysContinue Reading
Study Shines Light on Harmless Bacteria on Fruits, Veggies
2013-03-28
Farming methods and plant species play role in what germs cling to the surface of your produceContinue Reading
Shopping Around Brings Steep Prescription Drug Savings, Report Finds
2013-03-28
Prices varied four-fold between pharmacies, and there are ways shoppers can save big bucks, experts sayContinue Reading
Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?
2013-03-27
If they’re healthy, probably not, experts sayContinue Reading
Poor ‘Health Literacy’ Keeps Patients From Taking Meds
2013-03-27
In study, adults with diabetes who didn’t grasp health info often skipped needed drugsContinue Reading
More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug: Study
2013-03-26
Those using propofol more likely to be women, depressed or have history of abuse, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Must Step Up Response to Vets, Report Says
2013-03-26
Institute of Medicine outlines ways to help returning service members and their familiesContinue Reading
Certain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors’ Advice: Poll
2013-03-25
Household income one factor if parents heeded guidance on kids’ health, safety and lifestyleContinue Reading