Joblessness an Unwanted Side Effect of Chemo for Breast Cancer
2014-04-28
Survey found over one-third who had the drug therapy were unemployed four years laterContinue Reading
Like Humans, Ravens Understand There’s a Pecking Order
2014-04-25
Study suggests the birds are smart enough to gauge another’s status, even in other groupsContinue Reading
Smoke-Free Laws May Help Prevent COPD Hospitalizations
2014-04-25
Kentucky patients 22 percent less likely to need to be admitted in counties with stricter laws, study findsContinue Reading
FDA Warns Against Bogus Autism Treatments
2014-04-25
Consumers should beware of false, misleading claims, says agency, which has issued warnings to makersContinue Reading
Smoking, Drinking Combo Raises Odds for Esophageal Cancer
2014-04-25
Study found having both unhealthy habits doubled risk of malignancy compared to having just oneContinue Reading
FDA Advisers: Ban Use of Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-25
The controversial tools are used on emotionally disabled kids at a Mass. facilityContinue Reading
FDA Reconsiders Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-24
Agency meets Thursday to discuss outlawing tools used on emotionally disabled kidsContinue Reading
FDA to Propose E-Cigarette Regulations
2014-04-24
Opponents of the increasingly popular devices worry about their impact on childrenContinue Reading
Research Shows Ways to Speed Stroke Care
2014-04-23
Studies looked at improvements in ER, specially equipped ambulance that could deliver clot-busting drugContinue Reading
Certain Type of Brain Malformation May Be Best Left Alone
2014-04-22
Saying no to surgery, radiation tied to better outcomes in study of abnormal brain connectionsContinue Reading
Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
2014-04-19
How to avoid accidental poisonings from chemicals, medicationsContinue Reading
Yoga Big on West Coast, Chiropractors Popular in Midwest
2014-04-16
U.S. study shows geographic trends in use of complementary and alternative medicineContinue Reading
Family Dog Can Help Kids With Autism
2014-04-15
The bond between child and pet can also be a ‘bridge’ to interaction with others, study suggestsContinue Reading
Easter Lilies Toxic for Cats, FDA Warns
2014-04-15
Nibbling a few leaves, licking pollen off fur can cause kidney failure, veterinarian warnsContinue Reading