It May Soon Be Possible to Easily ‘Brew’ Narcotics
2015-05-18
While breakthrough could benefit medicine, researchers warn of potential to create illegal drugsContinue Reading
Sleep Apnea May Boost Depression Risk in Men, Study Finds
2015-05-18
Researcher says cause and effect can’t be proved, but link between the two conditions is strongContinue Reading
Combination Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Shows Promise
2015-05-17
Researchers say therapy could help 15,000 people in United States aloneContinue Reading
Prostate Cancer Testing Drops Off Following Controversial Guidelines
2015-05-17
More men will die without PSA screening, researchers contend; other experts applaud the downward trendContinue Reading
Prompt Treatment of Kidney Stones Keeps Costs Down: Study
2015-05-16
Complications more likely to arise with surgical delayContinue Reading
Smoking Ups Risk of Complications From Urologic Cancers: Study
2015-05-15
Although former smokers also have higher odds of trouble, quitting does helpContinue Reading
Clowning Around May Be Good Medicine for Kids Facing Surgery
2015-05-15
Study found real psychological benefits for kids, plus lower medical billsContinue Reading
Smoking Ups Risk of Complications From Urologic Cancers: Study
2015-05-15
Although former smokers also have higher odds of trouble, quitting does helpContinue Reading
Clowning Around May Be Good Medicine for Kids Facing Surgery
2015-05-15
Study found real psychological benefits for kids, plus lower medical billsContinue Reading
Activity Improves Survival for Those With Implanted Defibrillators
2015-05-15
People who are most active soon after getting heart device tend to live longer, researchers find
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Using ‘Heartphone’ to Detect Cardiac Irregularity
2015-05-15
Researchers say smartphone apps can work for atrial fibrillation screeningContinue Reading
World’s Tiniest Pacemaker Seems Safe, Effective in Trial
2015-05-15
Device is 93 percent smaller than prior pacemakers that are implanted through a veinContinue Reading
Men Should Be Screened for Osteoporosis, Too
2015-05-15
Study found males less likely to have their bone density checked, but suffered worse outcomesContinue Reading
Botox: An Rx for Irregular Heartbeat After Cardiac Surgery?
2015-05-14
Preliminary trial found the drug effective against potentially fatal atrial fibrillationContinue Reading