Weekends More Fatal for Older Patients With Head Injury: Study
2012-08-07
Death risk rose when hospital admission occured on Saturday, SundayContinue Reading
Cholesterol Levels Getting Better for U.S. Kids: CDC
2012-08-07
But small gains may be offset by obesity crisis, expert warnsContinue Reading
Few Follow Car Safety Guidelines for Kids, Study Finds
2012-08-07
Common problems include lack of proper restraints, youngsters sitting in front seatContinue Reading
Sugary Sports Drinks Plentiful at U.S. Schools: Study
2012-08-06
Fewer stock soda, but fruit beverages, Gatorade-like drinks are widely availableContinue Reading
Minority Patients at Higher Risk of Having Ambulances Diverted
2012-08-06
California researcher says rerouting to other ERs can harm patients’ healthContinue Reading
CDC Preparing Vaccine for New Swine Flu
2012-08-04
No sustained person-to-person transmission yet, but this virus has a gene linked to pandemic fluContinue Reading
Trauma Patients at Higher Risk of Dying of Hypothermia: Study
2012-08-04
Paramedics can help by controlling IV temperature and heating ambulance, researcher saysContinue Reading
Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
2012-08-04
Among people whose cancer has spreadContinue Reading
Extreme Heat Biggest Weather Killer, Expert Warns
2012-08-04
Older people who live alone at greater risk for heat-related illnessContinue Reading
Fitter Kids May Make Better Grades: Study
2012-08-04
Policymakers should realize the importance of phys-ed classes, researcher saysContinue Reading
Could Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Pose Skin Cancer Risk?
2012-08-04
Tiny flaws in all brands tested allowed emission of harmful UV rays, study foundContinue Reading
Some Improvement in Heart Risk Factors for Americans: CDC
2012-08-04
But nearly half have a predisposing issue such as hypertension, high cholesterol, agency saysContinue Reading
Musicians' Brains Might Have an Edge on Aging
2012-08-02
Study found seniors with musical training outperformed others on thinking, memory testsContinue Reading