On Health Policies, U.S. Lags Other Nations: Survey
Access, costs are better managed in other countries, report findsContinue Reading
Veterans With PTSD May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
More hardening of the arteries, higher death rate in vets with the disorder, researchers findContinue Reading
Still Too Many Preterm Births in U.S., Report Finds
March of Dimes hands out a ‘D’ in its annual state-by-state report cardContinue Reading
Gestational Period Depends on Structure of Placenta: Research
Human pregnancy is longer compared with some other mammals due to limited tissue connectionsContinue Reading
U.S. Scientists Commit Most Research Fraud: Study
In total, faked, erroneous data led to retractions of nearly 800 papers over past decadeContinue Reading
Steep Co-Pays May Cause Some to Abandon Prescriptions
Most frequently left drugs include cough, allergy, asthma and skin meds, study findsContinue Reading
Universal Health Care May Lessen Income's Impact on Heart Disease
In Australia, rich and poor have roughly similar rates of cardiovascular woes, study findsContinue Reading
Cholesterol on Eyelids Might Point to Heart Risk
People with these deposits were at higher odds for cardiovascular disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
For Some, Care May Be Withdrawn Too Soon After Cardiac Arrest
Studies suggest that patients receiving therapeutic hypothermia need more time to recoverContinue Reading
Age Could Affect How Well Cancer Patients Cope
Those under 40 report more widespread pain and financial difficulties than their elders, study findsContinue Reading
Medicare Part D Changes Not Overwhelming, Experts Say
Fewer plans to choose from, slightly higher monthly premiums are main differencesContinue Reading
Hospital Checklists Reduce Surgical Complications, Deaths: Study
Every hospital should start using checklists to safeguard against errors, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Signs That You Have a Torn Rotator Cuff
Here are some common symptomsContinue Reading