Steroid Shots a Temporary Fix for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Study
2013-09-03
Three-quarters of patients still had to have surgery a year laterContinue Reading
200,000 Heart Disease, Stroke Deaths Could Be Prevented: CDC
2013-09-03
Less progress for Americans under 65, among other disparities reportedContinue Reading
New Drug Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes
2013-09-03
It appears to improve blood fat levels and may aid weight loss, researchers reportContinue Reading
Scientists Tally Viruses Living in Mammals
2013-09-03
They suspect at least 320,000 viruses exist, and say finding them might reduce toll of human epidemicsContinue Reading
Panel Wavers on Routine Screening for Poor Leg Circulation
2013-09-03
Evidence not found to support use of ‘ankle brachial index’ to gauge heart risksContinue Reading
Social Media and Peer Pressure
2013-09-03
Are kids who see online photos of their friends partying more likely to drink and smoke themselves?Continue Reading
Clearing More Arteries Works in Angioplasty Trial
2013-09-01
U.K. heart study halted early after multiple artery clearings showed strong resultsContinue Reading
Spouse’s Voice Easier to Tune In, Tune Out: Study
2013-08-30
But middle-aged adults are better able to ignore the familiar voice of their spouse when asked to, researchers reportContinue Reading
Urine Test May Show Risk of Mental Decline in People With Type 2 Diabetes
2013-08-29
Samples consistently containing protein tied to slowed information processing among older adultsContinue Reading
Facebook Use Linked to Brain’s Reward Center
2013-08-29
The nucleus accumbens is more strongly activated by positive social feedback, small study findsContinue Reading
Humans Hardwired to Feel Others’ Pain, Study Finds
2013-08-28
This ability is likely an evolutionary adaptation, researcher saysContinue Reading
Women Increasingly Prone to Kidney Stones
2013-08-28
Rising obesity likely is to blame, study author saysContinue Reading
Migraines Linked to Changes in Brain Structure
2013-08-28
MRI findings in study should not cause concern to patients, experts sayContinue Reading
Brain Protein Is a Key to ‘Senior Moments,’ Study Finds
2013-08-28
Age-related forgetfulness is caused by protein deficiency, scientists studying humans and mice sayContinue Reading