U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
2013-01-07
But, for some hard-to-treat cancers, deaths are increasingContinue Reading
Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids With Appendicitis Complication
2013-01-04
Cases of perforated appendix may signal inadequate access to health care, researchers sayContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Is New Diabetes Foe
2013-01-04
Many patients gain better blood sugar control, less need for meds after gastric bypassContinue Reading
For Texas Man, Bariatric Surgery Led to Diabetes-Free Life
2013-01-04
Paul Garcia lost 200 pounds, quit diabetes meds and feels like ‘totally new person’Continue Reading
Younger Women Start to Follow Pap Test Guidelines: CDC
2013-01-03
But too many still get screened for cervical cancer after hysterectomy, report saysContinue Reading
‘Love Hormone’ May Aid Women’s Recovery After Childbirth
2013-01-03
Researchers suggest oxytocin might naturally protect against chronic pain after delivering a babyContinue Reading
New Pills Show Promise for Hepatitis C
2013-01-02
If approved, they’ll provide fewer side effects, shorter treatment time, studies suggestContinue Reading
Study Sheds Light on Evolution of Tree-Dwelling Humans
2013-01-02
Lucy, a member of a prehistoric primate species, likely lived both in trees and on the groundContinue Reading
Recent Ex-Smokers May Fare Worse After Heart Bypass: Study
2013-01-02
Research shows higher rate of failure for grafted vessels in these patientsContinue Reading
Docs Often Use Social Media on the Job: Survey
2013-01-01
They seek medical information, peer contact onlineContinue Reading
Going Online for Info May Reflect a Pro-Active Stance Against Cancer
2012-12-28
People who did so typically didn’t view their diagnosis as being ‘just up to fate,’ study foundContinue Reading
Scientists Shed Light on Fungus Behind Deadly Pneumonia Strain
2012-12-28
The parasite causes Pneumocystis pneumonia in people with weakened immune systemsContinue Reading
New Raccoon Virus May Offer Clues to Human Cancer
2012-12-28
Rare brain tumors seen in 12 animals with polyomavirus, researchers sayContinue Reading
Surgery May Not Be Needed for Ruptured Achilles Tendon
2012-12-28
Review found equal long-term recovery in patients who followed specific rehab programContinue Reading