Hip Surgery Increases Stroke Risk in Older Patients: Study
2012-11-10
Patients, doctors urged to keep this in mind when considering joint replacement and post-op careContinue Reading
Doctors Often Misinterpret Patients' Wishes, Study Says
2012-11-10
Such ‘preference misdiagnosis’ can lead to costly, unwanted treatmentsContinue Reading
Another Study Links 'Sexting' to Sexual Activity in Teens
2012-11-10
But Dutch researchers find those at risk are in the minorityContinue Reading
DNA 'Telomere' Length Tied to Aging, Death Risk
2012-11-08
Large study shows association, but doesn’t prove cause-and-effectContinue Reading
More Gene Variants Linked to Heart Trouble
2012-11-08
Finding brings to 47 the number of mutations that might raise risk of cardiovascular diseaseContinue Reading
Loss of Key Blood Cell Gene Tied to Anemia, Animal Research Suggests
2012-11-07
Seniors, women of childbearing age and kids at greatest risk for the blood disorder, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hispanics More Heart-Healthy Than Other Americans: Study
2012-11-06
Poor diets and obesity are still common, howeverContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Signs Found in Brains of Young Adults With Gene Mutation
2012-11-06
Small study of rare form of disease included people aged 18 to 26Continue Reading
Brain Anatomy May Play Role in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
2012-11-06
MRI scans found veterans with the disorder had a smaller amygdala, the brain area that controls fear, anxietyContinue Reading
Could Cholesterol Treatment Fight Repeat Heart Attack?
2012-11-05
Intravenous therapy aims to clear arteries of buildupContinue Reading
Fish Oil Won't Prevent Irregular Heartbeat After Cardiac Surgery: Study
2012-11-05
But that doesn’t mean longer-term use won’t help the heart, experts sayContinue Reading
New Drug May Help Those Who Can't Take Statins
2012-11-05
Study found it lowered LDL cholesterol as well as high doses of statinsContinue Reading
Bypass Beats Stents for Diabetic Heart Patients: Study
2012-11-05
5-year rates of death, heart attack higher for patients who underwent stenting, research showsContinue Reading
New Video Demonstrates Skin Cancer Self-Exam
2012-11-03
Steps include using mirror to check back of head, scalpContinue Reading