Research Reveals Which Learning Methods Get an ‘A’
2013-01-11
Flash cards, pre-test quizzing work best, highlighting and rereading don’t make the gradeContinue Reading
Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
2013-01-10
Addicts crushed, dissolved and injected Opana ER pills, CDC saysContinue Reading
FDA: Lower Ambien’s Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
2013-01-10
Blood levels from nighttime dose remain too high the next morning, agency saysContinue Reading
Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows
2013-01-10
Rising numbers of people seeking treatment for abuse of these pain drugs, federal officials sayContinue Reading
U.S. Efforts to Boost Number of Primary Care Doctors Have Failed
2013-01-10
New physicians still choosing specialties despite government efforts, billions invested in trainingContinue Reading
FDA Urges Studies on Safer Formulations of Narcotic Painkillers
2013-01-10
Agency believes changes would make these powerful drugs harder to abuseContinue Reading
Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S.
2013-01-09
Boston declares state of emergency; 18 flu-related deaths of children reported nationwideContinue Reading
Americans Suffer Worse Health Than Peers in Other Countries
2013-01-09
Even younger adults don’t fare as well as counterparts elsewhere, report saysContinue Reading
Active Video Games May Boost Fitness in Younger Students
2013-01-09
Study of inner-city school found traditional gym class more effective for older kidsContinue Reading
Lifetime of Speaking a 2nd Language May Boost Aging Brain
2013-01-08
Seniors who were bilingual since childhood showed quicker thinking skills than others in studyContinue Reading
Popularity of ‘Walk-In’ Retail Health Clinics Growing: Poll
2013-01-08
Trend driven by convenience, low cost and shortage of primary care doctors, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey findsContinue Reading
Recession Drove Down Doctor Visits, Study Says
2013-01-07
There also were fewer filled prescriptions in U.S. from 2007 to 2009Continue Reading
Low Wages Linked to Raised Risk for High Blood Pressure
2013-01-07
Women, younger workers are particularly vulnerable, study suggestsContinue Reading
Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids With Appendicitis Complication
2013-01-04
Cases of perforated appendix may signal inadequate access to health care, researchers sayContinue Reading