Steer Clear of ‘Miracle Cures,’ Other Bogus Health Products: FDA
2013-03-06
Some can cause serious harm, agency warnsContinue Reading
Cost of Diabetes Care in U.S. Keeps Climbing
2013-03-06
Report says it topped $245 billion in 2012; increase reflects growing number of people with the diseaseContinue Reading
Med School Students Still Get Gifts From Drug Companies: Survey
2013-03-06
Continued efforts needed to restrict trainees’ exposure to drug industry promotion, researchers sayContinue Reading
Mental Illness May Raise Risk of Being Murdered
2013-03-06
Swedish study found 5 times higher chance of becoming a victimContinue Reading
Tornado Survivors Surprisingly Optimistic, Study Finds
2013-03-05
This could be a problem if people don’t feel they need to prepare for future disastersContinue Reading
Eye-Tracking Tool Might Quickly Spot Stroke
2013-03-05
Small, preliminary study found it could tell difference between vertigo, stroke with complete accuracyContinue Reading
‘Nightmare’ Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Hospitals, Nursing Homes: CDC
2013-03-05
Half of those infected die from this antibiotic-resistant bacteriaContinue Reading
Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
2013-03-05
Leadership is needed for change to occur, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Defend Against Insect Bites While Traveling Abroad
2013-03-05
Protect yourself from bites and illnessContinue Reading
Is Too Much E-Communication Swamping Doctors?
2013-03-04
In survey of VA primary care docs, 30 percent said they’d missed patient test resultsContinue Reading
Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds
2013-03-04
70 percent achieved ‘phrase’ or higher-level speechContinue Reading
Low-Income Patients Often Have Trouble Reaching Doctor Via Email
2013-03-01
Health clinics in poorer communities less likely to offer services such as electronic communicationContinue Reading
1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD
2013-03-01
Women who are younger, black or Asian at highest risk for short-term symptoms of stress disorderContinue Reading