Fat Cells Grow Differently in Belly Vs. Bottom
2010-10-06
In abdomen, cells expand in size, but in lower body, number of cells increases, scientists findContinue Reading
Sensors in Surgical Sponges May Mean Fewer Left Behind
2010-10-05
Radio-frequency tags plus counting could improve patient safety, surgeons reportContinue Reading
Hypertonic Fluids Don't Seem to Aid Brain Injury Outcome
2010-10-05
No benefit from early electrolyte treatment outside hospital in patients who aren’t in shock, study findsContinue Reading
Her Anatomy Speaks Volumes to Men: Study
2010-10-05
For a fling, guys eye bodies; for commitment, faces, researchers sayContinue Reading
Interactive Video Games Linked to Injuries
2010-10-04
However, expert says it’s not a major problemContinue Reading
Insurance, Race and Poverty Affect Cancer Care, Researchers Report
2010-10-04
Differences in diagnosis and survival noted in three studies for cancer meetingContinue Reading
Doctors' Health, Well-Being Affect Patient Counseling
2010-10-01
Those who live healthy lifestyle more likely to offer beneficial advice, study findsContinue Reading
Antibiotics for Viral Respiratory Infections in Hospital Decried
2010-10-01
Researchers found docs prescribing them with some frequencyContinue Reading
Blacks More Likely to Die in Motorcycle Crash Than Whites
2010-09-30
Despite better helmet-wearing behavior, black riders at greater risk, data showsContinue Reading
Family, Friends Seem Best at Spotting Early Dementia
2010-09-30
Study finds quick survey of those closest to the person more accurate than doctor’s screeningContinue Reading
Leaving Hospice Prematurely May Hike Health Expenses
2010-09-29
ER visits, hospitalizations, home care increase the tally almost five-fold, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Home Dialysis as Good as Hemodialysis at Centers
2010-09-28
But many with end-stage kidney disease still hesitant to try it, research showsContinue Reading
Nursing Home Workers At Risk for Assault: Study
2010-09-28
Musculoskeletal pain among staff may often be related to violence in the workplaceContinue Reading
Statins Could Prevent More Strokes, Heart Attacks: Analysis
2010-09-27
Wider use would be cost-effective prevention method, researchers sayContinue Reading