Women May Face Greater Heart Risk From Smoking Than Men
2011-08-11
Researchers say biological differences may explain 25% higher risk compared to male smokers.Continue Reading
Elderly Lung Cancer Patients Can Gain From Two-Drug Chemo: Study
2011-08-10
Finding runs counter to expert recommendations against use of the therapy by those over 70Continue Reading
Tracking Lyme Disease in Dogs May Help Protect Humans
2011-08-10
Canine blood tests can indicate high-risk areas for people, CDC researchers sayContinue Reading
Pumping Iron Helps Smokers Quit Without Weight Gain: Study
2011-08-10
Those who lifted weights regularly were twice as likely to kick the habit, researchers foundContinue Reading
Factors Before Birth Can Determine Child's Risk of Allergies: Study
2011-08-09
Exposure to pets during pregnancy, method of delivery and race all play a partContinue Reading
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