Many Dialysis Patients Short on 'Health Literacy'
2011-05-05
Those with least education most likely to lack important information about their careContinue Reading
Aggressive Treatment May Be Beneficial for Early Prostate Cancer
2011-05-04
In men under 65, death risk was lower than for those who chose ‘watchful waiting,’ study findsContinue Reading
New Defibrillator Shows Promise in Small Study
2011-05-04
Leads of the minimally invasive device are just under the skin, reducing infection risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke May Trigger Nicotine Craving
2011-05-04
Could make it hard for smokers to quit, easy for nonsmokers to start, researchers sayContinue Reading
Treating Kids for Environmental Ills Costs U.S. $76B a Year
2011-05-04
Left unchecked, pollution, chemicals, other toxins will continue to push health costs skyward, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heart Bypass Surgery Rates Drop Dramatically, Study Finds
2011-05-03
But researchers say it’s still the best option for certain patientsContinue Reading
Mom's Exposure to Plastics Chemical Tied to Baby's Wheeze
2011-05-02
Higher BPA levels in pregnancy doubled likelihood of breathing problem at 6 months, study saysContinue Reading
Religion Doesn't Help Lower Blood Pressure, Study Suggests
2011-05-02
Counters previous research that found a benefit, but authors say more study neededContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Recurrence Rates Appear Different When Radiation Used
2011-04-29
Early finding shows fewer local recurrences in short term, more invasive recurrences in long runContinue Reading
After Treatment for Precancerous Cervical Lesions, Risk Drops to Normal for Some
2011-04-28
Women can resume regular screening schedule after 3 ‘all clear’ test results, study findsContinue Reading
Women's Kidneys May Be at Higher Risk After Heart Test
2011-04-28
Researcher suggests that dye dosage should be adjusted for femalesContinue Reading
Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study
2011-04-27
But risks are involved, including eye damage, doctor notesContinue Reading
Pet Dogs May Be Exposed to High Levels of Flame Retardants
2011-04-27
PBDEs higher in canine blood than humans; food processing may play role, study suggestsContinue Reading
Group Visits With Doctor May Benefit Parkinson's Patients
2011-04-27
Longer, shared sessions allow for more discussion, closer observation than routine appointmentsContinue Reading