End-Stage Alzheimer's Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily
2011-09-28
About 20 percent face potentially avoidable, ‘burdensome transitions’ at end of life, study findsContinue Reading
Cancer Patients Should Ask Doctors to Use Simple Terms
2011-09-28
Patients making treatment decisions need clear explanations of options, experts sayContinue Reading
Teens With Lots of Friends More Likely to Start Drinking: Study
2011-09-28
Limiting the size of kids’ social networks, more family bonding may delay alcohol useContinue Reading
Number of U.S. Kids on ADHD Meds Keeps Rising
2011-09-28
But the rate of increase has slowed considerably since 1990s, study authors noteContinue Reading
Teen Drinking Most Influenced by Friends of Friends: Study
2011-09-28
The pals of your teenager’s new love have significant impact, researchers sayContinue Reading
Super-Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Ease Mental Decline in Diabetics
2011-09-28
But, standard therapy might help slow cognitive troubles, experts sayContinue Reading
Surgeon Experience Matters in Neck Artery Procedure: Study
2011-09-27
Patient death rate within 30 days higher if doctor has less experience with carotid stentingContinue Reading
Mixed Results Seen With 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics
2011-09-27
Non-FDA-approved use of drugs showed limited benefits and some harm in large reviewContinue Reading
Mental Health Disabilities in U.S. on the Rise: Study
2011-09-27
Findings reflect need for improved psychological services, researcher saysContinue Reading
Fatalism Keeps Many From Colon Cancer Screening
2011-09-27
‘What-difference-will-it-make’ mindset linked to low rates of testing among poorContinue Reading
Sleepy Teens Prone to Bad Behaviors, Study Finds
2011-09-27
About 70% of U.S. high school students sleep less than 8 hours on school nights, research showsContinue Reading
With Rude Workers, Customers Walk but Don't Talk
2011-09-27
One-third of consumers experience frequent employee rudeness, especially in retail and restaurantsContinue Reading
Many Doctors Think Patients Get Over-Treated, Study Says
2011-09-26
Malpractice concerns influence many testing decisions, U.S. physicians sayContinue Reading
Lots of Coffee Might Lower Depression Risk: Study
2011-09-26
Women who had four or more cups a day were 20% less likely to suffer mood disorderContinue Reading