Weight Loss May Boost Success of Joint-Replacement Surgery
2014-03-18
But people who add pounds after getting new hip or knee have more pain, study findsContinue Reading
Don’t Order Fetal Ultrasound Videos As Souvenirs: FDA
2014-03-18
In addition, agency says, leave Doppler fetal heartbeat monitors to health professionalsContinue Reading
Electronic Media and Health Outcomes
2014-03-18
Increased use of TVs, computers and electronic games associated with poorer well-being in kids 2 to 6 years old, study concludes.
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TV, Computer Time Tied to Heavier, Less Happy Kids: Study
2014-03-17
Parents can help reduce screen time, experts sayContinue Reading
Too Many Unneeded Brain Scans for Headaches, Study Suggests
2014-03-17
Routine use of imaging tests not recommended, but more docs ordering them anyway, researcher saysContinue Reading
Docs Should Check Personalities of Younger Patients: Study
2014-03-17
Certain traits, such as being conscientious, made patients more likely to take good care of themselvesContinue Reading
Colon Cancer Cases Decline for Older Americans
2014-03-17
American Cancer Society report finds 30 percent drop between 2000-2010, tied to better screeningContinue Reading
Knee Ligament Tears Don’t Permanently Sideline Most College Football Players
2014-03-15
Study of NCAA Division I athletes found majority returned to playing fieldContinue Reading
Knee Surgery May Put Kids at Higher Risk for Future Arthritis
2014-03-15
Small study followed up on young people who underwent procedure to repair torn ligamentContinue Reading
Why It’s Hard to Kick the Smoking Habit
2014-03-14
Brain scans showed nicotine withdrawal weakens parts of the brain tied to ability to control cravingsContinue Reading
Key Questions to Ask Before Surgery
2014-03-14
Weight loss, quitting smoking might reduce odds of complications, expert saysContinue Reading
Yes, You Can Catch a Bad Mood on Facebook
2014-03-13
Researchers report that emotions spread through online world, just like in real lifeContinue Reading
Pain Can Plague Women After Knee Replacement Surgery
2014-03-13
Study also found that type of anesthesia and patient’s weight play a role in levels of discomfortContinue Reading
Blood Test Might Help Spot, Monitor Concussions
2014-03-13
Study found levels of a protein linked with brain damage spiked right after injury, dropped with recoveryContinue Reading