Helmet Use Encouraged for Downhill Skiers, Snowboarders
2011-02-11
Head protection gains attention following high-profile deaths on the slopesContinue Reading
Fossil Suggests Humans Walked Upright 3 Million Years Ago
2011-02-10
Foot bone shows permanent arch, much like modern humans, experts sayContinue Reading
Not All Birthmarks Harmless, Expert Says
2011-02-09
Because of size and potential growth pattern, some may need dermatologist’s assessmentContinue Reading
Warming Injections May Take Out the Sting
2011-02-09
Shots less painful when heated to body temperature, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hospitals Often Fail to Follow Up on Tests, Study Says
2011-02-08
Findings point to a ‘substantial problem, which impacts on patients’ safety’Continue Reading
Prenatal Exposure to Pesticides May Harm Kids' Development
2011-02-07
At age 3, children of mothers exposed to highest levels were adversely affected, researchers findContinue Reading
U.S. Sees Slowdown in Spending on Mental Health
2011-02-04
People who need help still aren’t getting it, official saysContinue Reading
Gender Gap in Starting Doctor Pay Grows
2011-02-03
Disparity has increased since 1999, and researchers can’t explain whyContinue Reading
With Health Care Reform, Income Swings May Mean Loss of Coverage
2011-02-03
Up to 28 million Americans a year might have coverage disrupted at least once, study findsContinue Reading
Electrical Stimulation of the Brain May Spark Insight
2011-02-02
Noninvasive procedure spurred study volunteers to come up with fresh ways to solve a problemContinue Reading
Take Safety Precautions in the Snow, Ice
2011-02-02
Winter weather may put many at risk for injuries, experts stressContinue Reading
For-Profit Hospices May Prefer Certain Types of Patients: Study
2011-02-01
They’re more likely to admit people that require less intense care, but a longer stayContinue Reading
Study Examines Reasons Some Black Men Avoid Doctors
2011-02-01
Physicians reportedly don’t provide practical advice on how to make needed lifestyle changesContinue Reading