Location of Body Fat May Predict Stiff Arteries: Study
2011-05-02
Arterial stiffness tied to plaque buildup that can raise the risk of heart attack and strokeContinue Reading
Diabetes in Kids Comes With Hefty Price Tag
2011-04-29
Study finds medical costs are six times higher than for other young AmericansContinue Reading
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Obesity in Kids
2011-04-29
Fat accumulates as concentrations of the nutrient fall, and these changes differ by race, study findsContinue Reading
Tall, Obese Men More Prone to Leg Clots: Study
2011-04-28
Added height and weight upped risk for women, but not as much, researchers sayContinue Reading
Injuries Among Older Workers on the Rise: CDC
2011-04-28
Falls are the most common causes of mishapsContinue Reading
Payment Rates May Affect Breast Cancer Treatment
2011-04-28
Study reports variation in use of expensive therapy by region and Medicare coverageContinue Reading
Shared Social Status Boosts Brain Activity, Research Shows
2011-04-28
Area tied to ‘values’ lights up when dealing with those in similar socioeconomic circumstancesContinue Reading
Quick Screening May Help Spot Autism in Babies
2011-04-28
Questionnaire targets 1-year-olds at well-baby check-upsContinue Reading
Group Visits With Doctor May Benefit Parkinson's Patients
2011-04-27
Longer, shared sessions allow for more discussion, closer observation than routine appointmentsContinue Reading
When Docs Own MRIs, Back Pain Scans Increase: Study
2011-04-27
Expert says patients should ask referring physicians if they have a stake in imaging equipmentContinue Reading
Fewer Med Students Training as Primary-Care Doctors: Study
2011-04-26
Shrinking number of general internists a ‘pending crisis,’ researcher saysContinue Reading
Blacks With Cancer More Inclined to Exhaust Funds to Prolong Life: Study
2011-04-26
Hispanics, Asians also more likely than whites to say they’d spend all of their money to live longerContinue Reading
Bullied Kids Showing Up in School Nurses' Offices
2011-04-25
Those with physical complaints for no apparent cause ‘may be getting picked on,’ research findsContinue Reading
Nail Guns Often Sold Without Safety Advice: Study
2011-04-24
Most staff offer buyers little guidance about using these hazardous toolsContinue Reading