‘Purpose in Life’ a Boon to Your Health
2014-11-03
Study found those who felt their life had meaning were more likely to get screening tests such as colonoscopies, mammogramsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Study Shows
2014-11-02
Obese people who had gastric bypass, banding were 80 percent less likely to develop blood sugar diseaseContinue Reading
Is Tau the ‘How’ Behind Alzheimer’s?
2014-10-31
When this protein malfunctions, brain cells die, say researchers working with miceContinue Reading
Is Tau the ‘How’ Behind Alzheimer’s?
2014-10-31
When this protein malfunctions, brain cells die, say researchers working with miceContinue Reading
Child’s Appendix More Likely to Rupture in Regions Short of Surgeons
2014-10-31
Transfer to another hospital delays treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
Spinal Surgery Varies by Region in U.S.: Study
2014-10-31
Floridians are likely to undergo fusion, while Iowans get decompressionContinue Reading
Study Compares 2 Common Weight-Loss Surgeries
2014-10-30
Gastric banding, bypass each have their pluses and minuses, researchers sayContinue Reading
Scientists Set Their Sights on First Whole-Eye Transplant
2014-10-30
Nerve regeneration is challenge, but real headway is being made in the field, researchers sayContinue Reading
Discovery of 100-Plus Genes Tied to Autism May Improve Treatments
2014-10-29
Disorder has a ‘very large number of potential causes,’ researcher saysContinue Reading
Scientists Create Tiny Stomachs From Stem Cells
2014-10-29
Feat may help researchers learn more about causes of stomach diseasesContinue Reading
More Clues to Spotting Autism in Siblings of Those With Disorder
2014-10-28
20 percent of younger brothers, sisters also diagnosed by age 3, researchers reportContinue Reading
More Clues to Spotting Autism in Siblings of Those With Disorder
2014-10-28
20 percent of younger brothers, sisters also diagnosed by age 3, researchers reportContinue Reading
Very Special Delivery: Unused U.S. Surgical Supplies
2014-10-28
Researchers estimate large hospitals generate 2 million pounds a year for possible overseas donationContinue Reading
‘Prehabilitation’ Before Colon Cancer Surgery May Aid Recovery
2014-10-27
Study finds pre-op exercise, diet and relaxation program helps after procedureContinue Reading