Docs' Sensitivity to Patients' Feelings Tied to Good Outcomes
2012-09-12
Doctors with high empathy scores have patients with lower rates of serious complications, study showsContinue Reading
West Nile Cases Keep Climbing; 118 Deaths So Far, CDC Says
2012-09-12
Texas remains the hardest hit state with 40 percent of mosquito-borne infectionsContinue Reading
Imported Ricotta Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria
2012-09-12
Frescolina brand suspected as cause, at least 2 deaths and 14 cases reported, CDC saysContinue Reading
Stress Adds to Salt Load of Some Blacks, Study Says
2012-09-12
This may raise their risk for high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseaseContinue Reading
NYC 'Soda Ban' Decision Expected Thursday
2012-09-12
Mayor’s attempt to combat obesity comes up against industry, individual rights, opponents sayContinue Reading
Hispanics May Face Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: Study
2012-09-12
Differences seen in how the pancreas responds to excess fat with insulinContinue Reading
When Prescription Drugs Go OTC, Ads Talk Less of Harms: Study
2012-09-11
Two different federal agencies monitor each, researcher explainsContinue Reading
Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health
2012-09-11
Sleep disturbance could lead to greater risk for heart attack and high blood pressure, researchers sayContinue Reading
Children of U.S. Immigrants May Have Academic Edge
2012-09-11
Their mental health is similar to children of native-born Americans, study also findsContinue Reading
Researchers Find Powerful Swine Flu Strain in Korea
2012-09-10
While unlikely to spread to humans, scientists call for close global surveillance of pigsContinue Reading
Kids' Vaccine Exemptions Too Easy to Obtain: Study
2012-09-10
Only kindergarten students who truly need waivers should get them, to protect group immunityContinue Reading
Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up
2012-09-10
Parents, daycare workers also should be immunized, AAP guidelines sayContinue Reading
Put Traffic Safety on Back-to-School 'To-Do' List: Experts
2012-09-09
Kids, whether traveling by bus, bike, car or foot, should be taught how to avoid accidentsContinue Reading
Experts Offer Tips to Help Keep Fall Sports Injury Free
2012-09-08
Football, soccer, volleyball players urged to take proper safety measuresContinue Reading