In Battle of the Bulge, Canada Trumps U.S.
More than a third of Americans now obese, compared to about 24% of Canadians, study findsContinue Reading
Gene Therapy Against HIV Not a Proven Cure, Experts Say
While promising, more research is needed to see if technique really worksContinue Reading
Heart Devices Not Tested Enough in Women: Study
FDA disregards its own mandate for data on women in clinical trials, researchers contendContinue Reading
Obesity May Boost Odds of Aggressive Breast Cancer in Older Women
Mechanisms besides estrogen appear to play a role, researchers sayContinue Reading
Use of Virtual Colonoscopy on the Rise in U.S. Hospitals
More patients undergoing this type of screening, despite lack of Medicare coverage, study findsContinue Reading
For Severe Sinusitis, Oral Steroids an Option, Study Says
But experts note that the drugs, while beneficial, run the risk of side effectsContinue Reading
Medical Surrogates May Pay Emotional Price for Crisis Decisions
Stress, guilt, doubt greatest for those whose loved ones didn’t convey end-of-life requests, study saysContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Risk Looks Higher if Mom Had the Disease
Brain scans of dementia-free adults revealed more atrophy in those whose mothers had the disorderContinue Reading
Rectal Gel Could Help Ward Off HIV: Study
But more research needed before treatment can be released to the public, experts sayContinue Reading
Endurance Exercise Thwarts Premature Aging in Mice
Researchers liken aggressive workouts to ‘fountain of youth’Continue Reading
Study Finds Drop in Online Sales of Cigarettes
Shipping restrictions and credit card ban have worked, researchers sayContinue Reading