Massachusetts Study Shows Sharp Rise in Early Autism Diagnoses
2011-05-18
Most of the increase seen among boys, children under 3, researchers noteContinue Reading
Don't Delay Emergency Care When Asthma Flare-Ups Strike
2011-05-16
Study found waiting led to worse outcomes, including hospitalizationContinue Reading
New Drug Extends Life a Bit in Advanced Prostate Cancer
2011-05-16
Zytiga lengthened survival to 14.8 months, versus 10.9 months for men taking placebo, study saysContinue Reading
Victrelis Approved for Chronic Hepatitis C
2011-05-16
In combination with two other drugsContinue Reading
Hospice Care More Common in Wealthier Areas, Study Finds
2011-05-16
Communities with high household incomes, larger populations have more access to end-of-life careContinue Reading
Kids Taking ADHD Drugs at Low Risk for Heart Problems: Study
2011-05-16
But industry-sponsored study doesn’t allay fears, one expert saysContinue Reading
Spring Cleaning Lands Many Americans in Hot Water
2011-05-15
Doctor provides tips on how to avoid some pitfalls associated with the seasonContinue Reading
For Some Women, Knowing About Heart Failure Spurs Worry
2011-05-13
Doctors urged to consider patients’ coping styles when educating them on diseaseContinue Reading
Musical Instruments a Breeding Ground for Germs: Study
2011-05-13
Bacteria survive on shared wind instruments for several days, researchers findContinue Reading
Gene Variant Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Blacks
2011-05-13
Roughly 13% of people of African descent may be at risk of potentially fatal heart arrhythmias: studyContinue Reading
School Systems Struggle With Lunchroom Costs
2011-05-13
Providing healthier foods, and teaching kids about them, may pose funding challengeContinue Reading
U.S. Pushes School Cafeterias Toward Healthier Offerings
2011-05-13
New federal rules call for less starch and fat, more grains and fresh fruitContinue Reading
Early HIV Drug Therapy Protects Sex Partners From Virus
2011-05-12
Infection rate fell by 96% if infected individual took antiretroviral meds sooner rather than later, study foundContinue Reading
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Reported in San Diego: CDC
2011-05-12
5 cases among gay or bisexual men highlight need for surveillance, experts sayContinue Reading