U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
2012-03-28
But incidence of cancers linked to obesity increasing, researchers findContinue Reading
Study Reveals Trigger That May Speed Melanoma Growth
2012-03-28
Researchers identified molecule in tumors that suppresses immune systemContinue Reading
Community Hospitals Safe for Angioplasty: Study
2012-03-27
Patients did just as well in qualified local facilities as those with heart surgery unitsContinue Reading
Tighter Recommendations Issued for Blood Cell Transfusions
2012-03-27
Study found patients do just as well with lower thresholds for red blood cellsContinue Reading
Bypass Surgery May Be Better Than Angioplasty for Seniors
2012-03-27
Study found those with multi-vessel heart disease showed reduced risk of dying four years laterContinue Reading
Black Women, Uninsured Get Worse Ovarian Cancer Care: Study
2012-03-27
Those who received substandard care less likely to survive 5 years after diagnosisContinue Reading
Should Cystic Fibrosis Patients Get So Many Antibiotics?
2012-03-26
Study suggests that less-aggressive antibiotic therapy might be betterContinue Reading
People With Autism May Be Better at Processing Information
2012-03-26
Small study suggests this ability might be an advantage in IT careersContinue Reading
Teen Girl Drivers Likelier to Use Electronic Devices: Study
2012-03-26
In-car videos showed more girls using cellphones, grooming, eating behind the wheelContinue Reading
Ob/Gyn Visit a Good Time to Screen for Heart Disease: Study
2012-03-26
Many women are not aware of their cardiovascular risk factors, research showsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes
2012-03-26
Studies found many patients who had procedures could reduce, stop medications afterwardContinue Reading
'Freezing' Secondary Breast Cancer Tumors Shows Promise
2012-03-26
Preliminary study suggests procedure may buy time for those with advanced diseaseContinue Reading
CT Scans Can Spot Heart Trouble Fast
2012-03-26
Study shows chest-pain patients who are not having an attack could be discharged safely soonerContinue Reading
Showing Patients Images of Their Clogged Arteries a Powerful Wake-Up Call
2012-03-26
They were more likely to take statins, lose weight afterwards, studies findContinue Reading