5 Rheumatology Procedures You Might Not Need
2013-03-05
Experts identify commonly ordered tests and treatments that are often expensive and unhelpfulContinue Reading
Experimental Vitiligo Treatment Shows Promise in Mice
2013-02-27
Genetic research could hold key to reversing the skin pigment disorder, but more study neededContinue Reading
Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome ‘Caps?’
2013-02-19
Study of young adults suggests DNA ‘telomeres’ may determine who’s vulnerableContinue Reading
U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain
2013-02-18
Hope is the initiative will lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’sContinue Reading
Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson’s
2013-02-13
Study finding suggests therapy could be useful for more than just advanced casesContinue Reading
Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Are Infectious
2013-02-04
Analysis of patients who received human growth hormone from cadavers saw no increased risk of brain diseasesContinue Reading
No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study
2013-02-04
Concerns that cyclophosphamide, other meds raise lymphoma risk not borne out by researchContinue Reading
Some Parkinson’s Patients Discover an Artistic Side
2013-01-31
Cases suggest prescribed medicine may help unleash creativityContinue Reading
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC
2013-01-29
They not only protect the recipient, but also offer ‘herd immunity,’ experts sayContinue Reading
Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks
2013-01-24
Heart attacks, strokes and asthma flare-ups increase, expert warnsContinue Reading
Loneliness May Take a Physical Toll
2013-01-21
Feelings of social isolation linked to poorer immunity, more inflammation in study patientsContinue Reading
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
2013-01-17
Weaker immune system, dehydration risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerousContinue Reading
Early Parkinson’s Patients May Suffer Some Symptoms in Silence
2013-01-14
Yet help is possible if doctors know about the problem, study suggestsContinue Reading
Meds May Spur Compulsive Behaviors in Some Parkinson’s Patients: Study
2013-01-07
Some indulge in gambling or other troublesome activities, but research suggests drugs are causeContinue Reading