U.S. Health Systems Not Ready for Catastrophes: Report
2012-03-21
Institute of Medicine says better coordination needed for effective responseContinue Reading
Northeast U.S. Should Brace for Spike in Lyme Disease: Expert
2012-03-20
The reason is a steep drop in mouse populations, a tick’s preferred hostContinue Reading
Adrenaline Therapy for Cardiac Arrest Linked to Worse Outcomes
2012-03-20
In short-term, drug still helps restore the pulse, study foundContinue Reading
Less Heart Disease Among Women in Wealthier States: Study
2012-03-20
Poverty levels seem tied to levels of cardiovascular inflammation, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Americans Ambivalent Over Laws Aimed at Healthy Living
2012-03-20
Poll finds most accept rules for safety, smoking, eating, but also worry about a ‘nanny state’Continue Reading
Appeals Court Backs FDA Move for Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
2012-03-19
Ohio decision runs counter to ruling by Washington, D.C.-based judge in FebruaryContinue Reading
Medicaid Patients Go to ERs More Often: Study
2012-03-19
They tend to have less access to primary care doctors than the privately insured, researchers sayContinue Reading
Excessive Drinking Costs U.S. Colleges Millions Annually
2012-03-19
Price tag for ER visits can top $500,000 for larger universities, study findsContinue Reading
Kids Willing to Fail May Perform Better Academically
2012-03-19
Children who were told learning can be difficult did better on tests, researchers foundContinue Reading
Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern
2012-03-19
Popularity on rise despite illegality, uncertain ingredients, bad reactionsContinue Reading
Mothers of Kids With Autism Earn Less, Study Shows
2012-03-19
Moms may need to devote time to caring for the child, researchers sayContinue Reading
Half of Stroke Victims Don't Call 911, Research Shows
2012-03-16
Public needs more education about telling symptoms, experts sayContinue Reading
National Screening Urged to Detect Eye Disease in Blacks
2012-03-16
Undiagnosed glaucoma contributes to vision loss, mainly in blacks, researchers sayContinue Reading