New STD Report Finds Some Progress, High Costs for U.S.
2010-11-22
19 million new infections each year cost health care system $16.4 billion, CDC saysContinue Reading
Eat Your Fruits & Veggies for Longer Life
2010-11-22
Antioxidant alpha-carotene seems tied to lowered death risk, researchers findContinue Reading
Disease Prevention Could Save U.S. Billions of Dollars Annually
2010-11-22
Reducing rates of diabetes, high blood pressure by 5% worth $9 billion a year, study findsContinue Reading
Girls Who Suffer Child Abuse May Abuse Alcohol as Adults
2010-11-22
Survey found a strong association between the two, researchers sayContinue Reading
Painful Knees Often Tied to Pain in Other Joints
2010-11-22
Arthritic discomfort elsewhere may raise intensity of knee woes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Gruesome Cigarette Pack Images Make Smokers Want to Quit, Study Finds
2010-11-22
But some experts say FDA’s proposals may still be too mild to workContinue Reading
Doubling Frequency of Dialysis May Help Kidney Failure Patients
2010-11-22
6 sessions a week improved heart function, overall health, but is not for everyone, researcher saysContinue Reading
Race Seems to Impact Rate of Kidney Function Decline
2010-11-19
Findings may lead to improvements in identifying high-risk patients, study authors suggestContinue Reading
Weekend Admissions May Raise Death Risk in Kidney Patients
2010-11-19
Risk of death for end-stage patients 17 percent higher than on weekdays, study findsContinue Reading
Smoking Still Allowed at 1 in 4 Major U.S. Airports
2010-11-18
CDC researchers say designated ‘smoking rooms’ do not shield nonsmokers from fumesContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Renew Review on Whether to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
2010-11-18
Opponents say cool, minty taste masks harsh chemicals, lures kids, minorities to take up smokingContinue Reading
Health Tip: Protect Yourself and Your Kids From Dog Bites
2010-11-18
Some do’s and don’tsContinue Reading
Smokers Urged to Join Thursday's Great American Smokeout
2010-11-18
The annual event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, focuses on quitting for one dayContinue Reading
Few Make Lifestyle Changes that Could Keep Their Heart Healthy
2010-11-15
Survey found only .01 percent heeded all seven recommendations from heart associationContinue Reading