Maternal Blood Test Can Determine Sex of Fetus at 7 Weeks
2011-08-09
It’s meant to spot conditions such as hemophilia but might be used to gauge gender, researchers sayContinue Reading
Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Long-Term
2011-08-08
But it doesn’t stop the progression of the disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Frequent Tests Help Track Progression of Glaucoma, Study Finds
2011-08-08
Screening patients twice a year better than annual screenings, researchers sayContinue Reading
CPAP Therapy Most Effective for Sleep Apnea, Experts Say
2011-08-08
Strong evidence supports use of machine that pumps air through mask worn during sleep: reviewContinue Reading
Toe Deformities Should Be Treated Early: Experts
2011-08-08
Delaying treatment can lead to other problems, such as skin infections, doctor saysContinue Reading
Study of Bone Cancer in Dogs May Improve Treatment in Kids
2011-08-08
Research in canines may lead to tests that can predict aggressiveness of disease in humansContinue Reading
Less Worry, Better Coping Seen Among Religious Folks
2011-08-05
Strong spirituality linked to greater tolerance of uncertainty, studies findContinue Reading
Smokers Mistakenly Believe Vitamins Protect Them From Cancer
2011-08-05
Taking multivitamins may encourage some to smoke more because they’re less worried about the harmful effects of cigarettesContinue Reading
More Neurology Residents Using Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
2011-08-04
Up to 94% say they are comfortable using the drug tPA, compared to 73% in 2000, study findsContinue Reading
Another Blood Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise
2011-08-03
But experts say test has got a long way to go before commercial useContinue Reading
High Dose of Yeast Infection Drug Linked to Birth Defects, FDA Says
2011-08-03
Pregnant women can safely use fluconazole for one-time, low-dose care of vaginal infection, agency saysContinue Reading
Stomach Cancer Tumors Have Genetic Differences: Researchers
2011-08-03
Findings could lead to more effective treatments, study authors suggestContinue Reading
Smoking Withdrawal Shows Up in Brain Mood Centers
2011-08-03
Imaging study may help explain why some heavy smokers who quit become depressedContinue Reading
Violence Against Women Can Take Lifelong Toll: Study
2011-08-02
Research shows how rates of mental and physical illness rise, quality of life fallsContinue Reading