Cost of Medical Malpractice Tops $55 Billion a Year in U.S.
2010-09-07
Researchers blame unnecessary tests, treatments given to avoid lawsuitsContinue Reading
Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
2010-09-07
Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggestsContinue Reading
College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands
2010-09-06
Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert saysContinue Reading
Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
2010-09-03
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH foundContinue Reading
Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
2010-09-03
Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggestsContinue Reading
Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
2010-09-03
Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers sayContinue Reading
Safety Top Concern of U.S. Workers, Surveys Show
2010-09-03
Issue gets too little media attention, spokesmen sayContinue Reading
As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves
2010-09-03
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TVContinue Reading
Most Study Volunteers Seem Willing to Share Genetic Data
2010-09-02
But they want to be asked before info enters a national database, study findsContinue Reading
Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
2010-09-02
Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study saysContinue Reading
East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA
2010-09-02
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TVContinue Reading
Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath
2010-09-02
Be prepared before you put baby in the tubContinue Reading
Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia
2010-09-02
Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study foundContinue Reading
Case Study Reveals 'Percussionist Wrist' Injury
2010-09-01
Similar to tennis elbow, painless growth appears to be instance of overuseContinue Reading