Oral Steroids Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
2011-09-30
Children taking the drugs are at high risk for low levels of the nutrient, study showsContinue Reading
Drug Shortages Even Worse This Year: FDA
2011-09-30
Specialty meds for cancer patients among those in short supplyContinue Reading
Cancer Patients at Risk for Serious Blood Clots: Study
2011-09-30
Clots may develop within a year of chemo in certain patients, increasing cost of care, analysis showsContinue Reading
Doctors Consider Nonverbal Cues in Medical Decisions
2011-09-30
Patient’s body language, physical appearance and tone of voice affect doctor’s decisions, study showsContinue Reading
Otherwise Healthy Older Men Undertreated for Prostate Cancer: Study
2011-09-29
Yet younger men with other serious health issues may be overtreated for the cancer, research showsContinue Reading
1 in 4 U.S. Adults Treated for High Blood Pressure: Report
2011-09-29
Treatment costs associated with the condition topped $47 billion in 2008Continue Reading
Cancer Patients Should Ask Doctors to Use Simple Terms
2011-09-28
Patients making treatment decisions need clear explanations of options, experts sayContinue Reading
Cost of U.S. Workers' Health Premiums Surged in 2011
2011-09-27
Survey shows employees now pay average of more than $4,000 toward family health benefitsContinue Reading
Surgeon Experience Matters in Neck Artery Procedure: Study
2011-09-27
Patient death rate within 30 days higher if doctor has less experience with carotid stentingContinue Reading
Extra Pounds Linked to Weaker Legs in Older Women
2011-09-27
Heavier seniors had less power in their legs relative to their weight than slimmer peers: studyContinue Reading
Many Doctors Think Patients Get Over-Treated, Study Says
2011-09-26
Malpractice concerns influence many testing decisions, U.S. physicians sayContinue Reading
More Frequent Doctor Visits May Benefit Diabetes Patients
2011-09-26
Quicker control of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol might reduce complications, study saysContinue Reading
'Self-Compassion' Can Help Divorced People Heal
2011-09-25
Kindness to oneself, recognition of shared humanity promote resilience, study suggestsContinue Reading