College Kids Spend a Fifth of Class Time on Digital Devices: Survey
2016-01-26
Many are texting, emailing or checking social mediaContinue Reading
After Heart Surgery, House Calls by Physician’s Assistants Help
2016-01-26
Patients who had two visits were less likely to need hospital readmission, study saysContinue Reading
Study Finds Stool Test Effective for Detecting Colon Cancer
2016-01-25
Colonoscopy still preferred screening, but this offers less invasive option, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cystic Fibrosis Drug Seems OK for Preschoolers: Study
2016-01-25
Finds treatment works and is well-tolerated in 2- to 5-year-oldsContinue Reading
Genetically Modified Monkeys Might Aid Autism Research
2016-01-25
Chinese scientists say the primates exhibit behaviors of disorder, could offer insight on how to treat itContinue Reading
Gecko Study Squashes Dreams of a Real ‘Spiderman’
2016-01-22
Lizard may be the limit for sticky footpads that could scale vertical walls, scientists sayContinue Reading
More Patients Satisfied With Doctor Visits: Survey
2016-01-22
Physician’s expertise, time spent in exam room and online access to information were key factors in trendContinue Reading
Majority of Americans Supports ‘Smart’ Guns, Survey Reveals
2016-01-21
Finding counters claims there is no market for childproof weapons, researchers sayContinue Reading
Majority of Americans Supports ‘Smart’ Guns, Survey Reveals
2016-01-21
Finding counters claims there is no market for childproof weapons, researchers sayContinue Reading
Check Your Risk for Diabetes, CDC Urges
2016-01-21
Prediabetes awareness campaign launched nationwideContinue Reading
Computer-Based Test Aims to Predict Dementia Risk
2016-01-21
It’s not valid for people older than 80, and more research is needed before it could be usedContinue Reading
Frail Seniors Face Increased Death Risk After Surgery, Study Suggests
2016-01-21
Patients and physicians should consider overall health before elective procedures, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Pinpoints Best Timing for Rectal Cancer Surgery
2016-01-21
Patients who had procedure 8 weeks after chemo and radiation therapy had best survival ratesContinue Reading
Identifying Colon Cancer Patients Who May Need More Than Surgery
2016-01-20
Small group with stage 2 tumors might benefit from new screening test, study saysContinue Reading