Anti-Smoking Efforts Saved 795,000 Lives Over 25 Years: Study
2012-03-14
Public smoking bans, higher cigarette taxes, increased risk awareness all helpedContinue Reading
Watching Movie Stars Light Up May Spur Kids to Smoke
2012-03-14
Kids who saw more tobacco use on film from ages 9 to 14 tended to become regular smokersContinue Reading
Survival of Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients May Vary by Ethnicity
2012-03-13
Hispanics with normal heart function had better outcomes than whites, research showsContinue Reading
Race, Location Big Factors in American Diets
2012-03-13
Study finds 5 major patterns of food consumption based on environment, backgroundContinue Reading
Cooler Hands Might Boost Your Workout, Study Suggests
2012-03-13
Chilling device held in the palms helped obese women last longer, stick with exerciseContinue Reading
Endoscopy May Be Better Than Surgery for Severe Pancreatic Infection
2012-03-13
Small, early study found lower risk of death and complications with less invasive procedureContinue Reading
Heat-Related Deaths on Rise for High School Football Players
2012-03-13
In second half of 30-year study, rates rose from one to three such deaths per yearContinue Reading
Long Space Missions May Harm Astronauts' Eyes
2012-03-13
Studying effects of microgravity could improve understanding of ‘intracranial hypertension’ casesContinue Reading
75-Year Study Finds Dramatic Rise in U.S. Lifespans
2012-03-13
Less smoking, better meds fuel lower death risk rates across all age groups since 1935Continue Reading
Giving Docs iPads Might Boost Patient Care
2012-03-12
Tablet computers improved efficiency, cut delays in clinical duties among medical residents in studyContinue Reading
Married Heart Surgery Patients Live Longer
2012-03-12
Single patients’ odds of dying are twice as high over five years, study saysContinue Reading
Lost Hour of Sleep Over Weekend May Put Heart at Risk Monday
2012-03-12
Expert warns of 10% increase in heart attack risk among those who don’t prepare for lost sleepContinue Reading
Spring Break Safety Tips to Keep Vacation Fun
2012-03-11
Smart choices can prevent serious injuries, ER docs sayContinue Reading