Gene Mutation Can Leave People Without Fingerprints
2011-08-04
Study of Swiss family with skin-specific version of gene sheds light on rare conditionContinue Reading
Health Plans Much Costlier for Docs in U.S. Than Canada: Study
2011-08-04
U.S. physicians spend almost four times as much dealing with insurers and payersContinue Reading
'Infrared Detector' May Lead Vampire Bat to Blood
2011-08-03
Scientists identify heat-seeking moleculesContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Doesn't Ease PTSD in Vets, Study Finds
2011-08-02
Despite widespread use, risperidone did not reduce symptoms, improve quality of lifeContinue Reading
Bio-Engineered Spinal Discs Appear Successful in Rats
2011-08-02
Made of cells and collagen, these implants might someday help humans with tough to treat back painContinue Reading
More Families Turning to Public Plans for Children's Health Care
2011-08-01
Lost jobs, expanded access to government-sponsored coverage is spurring the trend, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pro Golfers Reveal 'Biomechanical Differences' in Swing
2011-07-31
Findings may help thwart injuries, enable amateurs to improve, researchers sayContinue Reading
Computer-Aided Mammography Doesn't Improve Breast Cancer Detection: Study
2011-07-27
But imaging software makes it more likely women will need more testing, researchers sayContinue Reading
Greater Breast Density May Raise Cancer Risk
2011-07-27
Researchers pinpoint certain traits that play role in tumor aggressivenessContinue Reading
Afghan Medical Staff Face Ongoing Security Threats: Study
2011-07-26
Despite improvements, future success of health services remain uncertain, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Finds Savings From Medicare's Drug Plan Extend Beyond Cost of Meds
2011-07-26
Those using Part D had lower hospital, nursing home bills, tooContinue Reading
Transitional Care May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
2011-07-25
Intervention programs for discharged seniors might even save health-care dollars, one doctor suggestsContinue Reading
Many Doctors Ignore Cancer Genetic Testing Guidelines
2011-07-25
Only 41% order testing, counseling for women at high risk of breast or ovarian cancer: studyContinue Reading
Common Swimming Injuries Often Avoidable
2011-07-23
Overuse a frequent cause of shoulder pain in competitive swimmers, expert saysContinue Reading