‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows
2013-12-18
Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart diseaseContinue Reading
Review Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safe and Effective
2013-12-18
Benefits outweigh risks for many severely obese patients, expert says
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New Insights Into Sleeping Disorder Narcolepsy
2013-12-18
It may have its roots in immune system problems, study suggestsContinue Reading
Many Americans Don’t Receive Preventive Dental Care: Survey
2013-12-18
10-year study found some improvement, but continued gaps among racial groupsContinue Reading
Study Questions Safety of Common Anesthesia Drug
2013-12-17
Review tied etomidate to higher risk of death and heart problems compared to propofolContinue Reading
Brain Chemicals May Signal Which Preemies Will Have Delays
2013-12-17
Goal is to improve these babies’ quality of life, researcher saysContinue Reading
Type of Surgical Anesthesia Might Influence Prostate Cancer’s Return
2013-12-17
Study suggests that getting only general anesthesia raised risk of recurrenceContinue Reading
Deadly MERS Virus Detected in Camels
2013-12-17
But it’s not clear what role animals play in its transmission to humansContinue Reading
NIH, NFL Team Up to Take On Concussion Research
2013-12-16
The goal: Understanding long-term effects of head injuries and improving diagnosisContinue Reading
Dogs May Guard Babies Against Asthma, Allergies
2013-12-16
Researchers working with mice found presence of a pet reduced immune system response to allergensContinue Reading
FDA Approves New Magnet Device to Treat Migraines
2013-12-15
User presses button to release pulse of magnetic energy that may help ease headacheContinue Reading
FDA Warns Against Nipple Test for Breast Cancer Screening
2013-12-13
Mammogram is still the gold standard, agency saysContinue Reading
2 Pre-Surgery Drug Treatments Show Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer
2013-12-13
In studies, combo regimens produced better results for ‘triple-negative’ diseaseContinue Reading
Cell Phone Use and Grades
2013-12-13
Endless talking and texting linked to greater anxiety and lower grades for college cell phone users.
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