Nearly 20% of Lung Cancer Patients Keep Smoking
2011-04-08
Patients, caregivers need strong support, interventions to quit, study findsContinue Reading
For Young Women, 'Controlling' Partner Often Abusive, Too
2011-04-07
Many victims won’t admit to violence from boyfriend, spouse, study authors sayContinue Reading
Only 1.2% of Alcohol Abusers Know They Need Help: Report
2011-04-07
National Alcohol Screening Day spotlights untreated disorders affecting millions of AmericansContinue Reading
Immune-Boost Treatment Might Help Some With Advanced Colon Cancer
2011-04-06
But whether the approach beats chemo-plus-Avastin/Erbitux remains unanswered, experts sayContinue Reading
Implantable Device May Lower Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
2011-04-05
Electrical jolt tricks body into regulating blood pressure, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blood Test Holds Hope for Spotting Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
2011-04-04
Small study identified disease 83% of the time, but more research needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Heart Attack Risk Plagues Post-Katrina New Orleans
2011-04-04
Study finds three times the risk, due to stress, among other factorsContinue Reading
Freezing Wrinkles a Possible Alternative to Botox
2011-04-02
Experimental technology uses cold, not neurotoxin, researchers sayContinue Reading
When Pets Outlive Owners, 'Retirement Homes' Offer Refuge
2011-04-02
Vet schools now offer lifelong care or new homes for animals left behind, for a priceContinue Reading
Early Brain Therapy May Help Movement in Dystonia Patients
2011-03-31
For those with the muscle disorder, the sooner deep brain stimulation is started the better, study saysContinue Reading
Babies Who Sleep in Smokers' Rooms Face 'Thirdhand' Smoke
2011-03-30
Spanish study found nicotine levels in infants’ hair 3 times higher than those who slept elsewhereContinue Reading
Little Oversight on Ingredients in 'Senior' Dog Food, Experts Say
2011-03-30
Pet owners should consult vets when choosing ‘mature’ dog chow, survey suggestsContinue Reading
Praying for Others Seems to Help Anger Fade
2011-03-30
People who are provoked can let their bad mood go by petitioning for the less fortunate, study suggestsContinue Reading
Benefits of Radiation Therapy Outweigh Risks of a Second Cancer: Study
2011-03-30
Likelihood that radiotherapy will cause another tumor is low, researchers sayContinue Reading