Health Reform 2.0: States Balking at New Insurance Exchanges
2012-09-20
Affordable Care Act’s one-stop shopping for coverage won’t be in place in time in many states, experts sayContinue Reading
Doctors Biased Against Drug Company Research, Study Finds
2012-09-19
Disregarding high-quality studies may prevent patients from accessing better treatmentsContinue Reading
More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
2012-09-19
Parents more likely to have requirements waived in states with easy or philosophical exemption policiesContinue Reading
West Nile Cases Still Rising; Death Toll Now at 134, CDC Says
2012-09-19
Texas continues to be epicenter of outbreak, with nearly 40 percent of all mosquito-borne infectionsContinue Reading
FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador
2012-09-19
Ingredient in Intestinomicina linked to serious health problems, including bone marrow toxicityContinue Reading
Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet: Study
2012-09-19
But the good news is that the ‘DASH’ eating plan does help those who follow itContinue Reading
First Ultrasound to Spot Cancer in Dense Breasts Approved
2012-09-18
Mammography will help doctors decide which women should get new screenContinue Reading
FDA OKs First Ultrasound Imaging System for Dense Breasts
2012-09-18
Used in tandem with mammography, it should help spot tough-to-see tumors, agency saysContinue Reading
Heart Deaths Rise With Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds
2012-09-18
Heat waves deadlier than cold snaps, researchers findContinue Reading
BPA in Food Packaging Tied to Child Obesity: Study
2012-09-18
However, it’s not proven that the chemical causes increased weightContinue Reading
New Drug Might Help Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
2012-09-18
Maker-funded studies found reduction in symptoms such as abdominal painContinue Reading
Cigarette Taxes 'Disproportionately Burden' the Poor, Report Says
2012-09-17
Found low-income smokers spent 25% of income on the habit, compared with only 2% among those better offContinue Reading
Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease as Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics
2012-09-17
But their total death rate for cancer has dropped in past 3 years, report showsContinue Reading
Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study
2012-09-17
High intake may lead to rise in blood pressure, especially in overweight childrenContinue Reading