U.S. Deaths From Gastro Infections Doubled Over 8 Years: CDC
2012-03-14
Easily transmitted germs such as norovirus and C. difficile are prime culpritsContinue Reading
Cooler Hands Might Boost Your Workout, Study Suggests
2012-03-13
Chilling device held in the palms helped obese women last longer, stick with exerciseContinue Reading
Higher Spending Tied to Better Outcomes in Ontario Hospitals
2012-03-13
But researchers note that Canada spends much less per person on health care costs than United StatesContinue Reading
Many Docs Order Unneeded Lung Cancer Screening Tests: Survey
2012-03-13
Not only wasteful, tests can lead to unnecessary treatments for patientsContinue Reading
Health Insurance Premiums Will Surpass Median Household Income in 2033: Study
2012-03-12
Experts say what kind of care should be covered, not who pays for it, is the real issueContinue Reading
Giving Docs iPads Might Boost Patient Care
2012-03-12
Tablet computers improved efficiency, cut delays in clinical duties among medical residents in studyContinue Reading
Farm Hazards a Serious Threat to Kids, Study Finds
2012-03-12
Injuries often severe, usually not work-related, researchers sayContinue Reading
Stair-Related Injuries a Threat to Preschoolers: Study
2012-03-12
Study estimates 931,000 youngsters hurt from 1999 to 2008Continue Reading
Spring Break Safety Tips to Keep Vacation Fun
2012-03-11
Smart choices can prevent serious injuries, ER docs sayContinue Reading
'Delayed Reactions' May Outlast Other Concussion Effects
2012-03-10
Changes in physical response time can last beyond the typical 10-day recovery period, study showsContinue Reading
Survey Shows People Have Little Time for Healthy Habits
2012-03-09
Heart association finds Americans struggle to eat right, exercise and brush their teeth regularlyContinue Reading
Aggressive Care Best for Brain Trauma, Study Shows
2012-03-09
Despite benefits, this type of treatment is used inconsistently, researchers sayContinue Reading
Drug Seems to Speed Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury
2012-03-09
Study suggests amantadine may gently awaken patients in vegetative, minimally conscious statesContinue Reading
Alzheimer's, Dementia Care to Cost U.S. $200 Billion This Year
2012-03-08
Alzheimer’s Association projects continued increases in payments as baby boomers ageContinue Reading