Gene Variant Seems to Guard Against Asthma, COPD
2009-12-16
Study suggests it plays a role in reducing inflammation in the lungsContinue Reading
Steroid Shots Tested to Treat Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
2009-12-16
Injections can slow retinopathy, but method has risks, researchers sayContinue Reading
Looking Younger Than Your Age May Mean Longer Life
2009-12-14
Study links perceived age to physical, mental functioningContinue Reading
After Lumpectomy, Radiation Rates Lower for Black Women
2009-12-14
Racial disparities seen for ‘standard-of-care’ breast cancer treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Many Stroke Survivors Don't Take Lifesaving Meds
2009-12-11
Nearly 20% neglect to take drugs that could prevent another blood clot, study findsContinue Reading
Menopause Often Means Worsening Cholesterol
2009-12-11
Studies also report on statin dosages and lifestyle factors that affect the heartContinue Reading
Adding Chemo to Tamoxifen Helps Some Breast Cancer Patients
2009-12-11
Combo extended survival for certain women with estrogen-positive tumors, study foundContinue Reading
Menthol Cigarettes More Addictive to U.S. Minorities
2009-12-10
Finding may explain higher disease and death rates, researcher saysContinue Reading
States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs
2009-12-09
Report finds drop comes despite receiving record amounts of money for such effortsContinue Reading
Oxygen Therapy May Relieve Cluster Headache Pain
2009-12-08
Over two-thirds of study patients benefited from high-flow oxygen treatmentContinue Reading
Prostate Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Risks
2009-12-07
Experts urge more awareness that long-term use has consequencesContinue Reading
Asthmatics Who Quit Smoking May Reverse Lung Damage
2009-12-07
Thickened airway linings improve once cigarettes are gone, study findsContinue Reading
Never Married, Over 40, Well-Adjusted
2009-12-06
Research debunks the ‘something’s wrong with being single’ mythContinue Reading
Timing of Multiple-Ligament Knee Surgery May Not Matter
2009-12-04
Outcomes same whether procedure done immediately or 3 weeks later, study showsContinue Reading