Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery May Outweigh Risks for Some, Experts Say
2011-03-14
American Heart Association statement points to heart health improvements in severely obese peopleContinue Reading
No Complications From Quitting Smoking as Surgery Nears: Study
2011-03-14
And quitting is always a good idea, researchers addContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Drug Tamoxifen Saves Lives, Medical Costs: Study
2011-03-14
For some high-risk women, medicine’s benefits outweigh hazards, researchers sayContinue Reading
Think You Have a Perfect Partner? That's a Good Sign
2011-03-11
Study shows those who are idealistic about their spouses are happier in marriageContinue Reading
Text Messages May Help Smokers Kick the Addiction, Small Study Finds
2011-03-11
Brain MRIs also provide data for smoking cessation ‘texts’ tailored to individual’s capacity for self-controlContinue Reading
New Test for Emphysema on the Horizon
2011-03-11
Simple blood test could enable detection before symptoms, experts sayContinue Reading
Image, Appearance Rank High Among Social Network Users
2011-03-10
Study also finds more photo sharing, friending among women than menContinue Reading
Lesser Known Lung Diseases Can Strike Smokers, Ex-Smokers
2011-03-09
Study found these reduced lung capacity, but also reduced chances of emphysema, COPDContinue Reading
Family Involvement Helps Stroke Patients With Rehab
2011-03-09
Relatives also felt empowered, less stressed, study foundContinue Reading
Chemo May Raise Risk of Falls in Breast Cancer Survivors
2011-03-04
Changes in system that regulates balance may be to blame, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Extra Tests Not a Deterrent to Experimental Cancer Therapy
2011-03-04
Some patients in clinical trials willing to undergo up to 2 tumor biopsies per study, researchers findContinue Reading
Severe Bunions Take Toll on Quality of Life
2011-03-03
Study finds women, older folks most at risk for the painful foot deformityContinue Reading
New Chemo Drug May Benefit Some Breast Cancer Patients
2011-03-03
Eribulin increased median survival by 2.5 months in those with metastatic disease, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Smoking Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
2011-03-02
Association becoming more apparent as smoking women age, researchers sayContinue Reading