States Urged to Fill Gap in Helping Smokers Quit
2010-11-09
U.S. health reform helps many, but more will benefit if states step up, lung association saysContinue Reading
Housing Woes May Contribute to Poor Health
2010-11-09
Higher blood pressure, arthritis seen in folks who struggle to make ends meet, study saysContinue Reading
Obesity Not Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Mexican Americans
2010-11-09
Lower risk may be due to a shorter lifetime exposure to estrogen, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Fewer U.S. Docs Accepting Perks From Industry: Survey
2010-11-09
But nearly 84% still report some relationship with companies, results showContinue Reading
Solar Blood-Pressure Device Shows Promise for Use in Poor Nations
2010-11-09
Instrument could improve treatment of hypertension in low-income countries, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Falls, and Resulting ER Visits, Can Be Prevented
2010-11-07
Youngest and oldest at highest risk, but everyone can benefit from simple household precautionsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Travelers Uninformed About Health Risks Abroad
2010-11-05
Only 54% heading to poorer nations sought advice about potential risks before flying, survey foundContinue Reading
Falls, Not Gunshot, May Be Hunters' Biggest Threat
2010-11-05
Most accidents involve tumbles from tree stands, study findsContinue Reading
Kombiglyze XR Approved for Adult Type 2 Diabetes
2010-11-05
For once-daily blood sugar controlContinue Reading
Cymbalta Approved for Chronic Joint and Muscle Pain
2010-11-05
First approved as anti-depressant in 2004Continue Reading
Better Hepatitis C Surveillance Helps Public, CDC Finds
2010-11-05
Health departments’ program seems to provide more accurate, timely reportingContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rate May Hit 42% by 2050
2010-11-05
Researchers say the more obese people you know, the greater your chances of gaining weightContinue Reading
Overheating in Infants Can Lead to SIDS, Experts Warn
2010-11-04
Multiple blankets, heavy clothing for sleep on cold nights increases the risk, officials sayContinue Reading