Online, Mail Reminders Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates
2010-12-13
But the advantages tend to fade over time and screening rates are still low, researchers findContinue Reading
Sleep Deprivation May Help Treat PTSD
2010-12-10
People kept awake at night after seeing disturbing images did not develop fear-based memories, study findsContinue Reading
Children, Teens Account for Half of Exercise-Related Heat Injuries
2010-12-10
Heat injuries requiring an ER visit also jumped 133 percent from 1997 to 2006, study findsContinue Reading
Marital Status May Affect Kidney Transplant Decision
2010-12-08
Married or divorced adults have an edge over widowers, study findsContinue Reading
Changes to Flex Spending Accounts Could Hurt Consumers
2010-12-08
Come Jan. 1, most over-the-counter drugs will no longer be eligible for pre-tax paymentContinue Reading
Treating PTSD and Smoking Together Best Way to Help Vets Kick Cigarettes
2010-12-07
They were twice as likely to stop smoking as vets referred to cessation clinic, study findsContinue Reading
Youth Sports Injuries Reaching Epidemic Levels, Experts Report
2010-12-07
8,000 kids are treated in ERs daily, trainers’ association saysContinue Reading
Co-Opting Technology for the Sake of Weight Loss
2010-12-07
U.S. agencies to test new ways to help young adults shed poundsContinue Reading
Put Ladder Safety on Your Holiday To-Do List, Experts Say
2010-12-05
Simple steps can help prevent decorating-related falls this seasonContinue Reading
Species Extinctions May Spell Trouble for Human Health
2010-12-04
Scientists warn that loss of plants, animals could increase spread of infectious diseasesContinue Reading
Depression Screening Urged for Young Women With Menopause-Like Symptoms
2010-12-04
Study reveals a doubling of risk with primary ovarian insufficiencyContinue Reading
Female Vets Much More Likely to Commit Suicide, Study Finds
2010-12-02
Those aged 18 to 34 were about 3 times more likely than civilian women to do soContinue Reading
Brain Scan Might Someday Spot Autism
2010-12-02
Type of MRI showed structural differences in brain circuitry in males with the disorderContinue Reading