Gene Mutation May Protect Blacks From Heart Disease
2011-01-27
Researcher hails finding as first confirmed hereditary linkContinue Reading
Widespread Use of Defibrillators in Public Places Saves Lives: Study
2011-01-26
They’re more effective than CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, one expert saysContinue Reading
Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
2011-01-26
Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrantsContinue Reading
More Screenings May Explain Higher Chlamydia Rates Among Minorities
2011-01-26
Researcher urges doctors to screen all sexually active young womenContinue Reading
Fear of Vaccines Has a Long, Persistent History
2011-01-26
Multiple factors may keep some people suspicious of even routine shots, experts sayContinue Reading
FDA Panel Recommends Tougher Standards for External Defibrillators
2011-01-26
Recalls, failure to fix problems spurred agency to ask for more oversightContinue Reading
Some Older Drivers' Vision Problems Different Than Thought
2011-01-25
May be too aware of background movement, rather than have reduced vision, study findsContinue Reading
Elderly With Dementia, Delirium Confused by ER Visits: Study
2011-01-25
Often unlikely to understand why they’re at hospital or follow discharge instructionsContinue Reading
Electronic Record-Keeping Alone May Not Boost Health Care
2011-01-25
U.S. may be relying too much on a single technology, expert saysContinue Reading
Viibryd Approved for Major Depressive Disorder
2011-01-24
When symptoms of depression interfere with daily lifeContinue Reading
Snow Shoveling Injuries Affect Old and Young, Expert Warns
2011-01-22
Problems ranging from heart attacks to horseplay lead many shovelers to ERs each yearContinue Reading
Severe Mental Health Disorders Untreated in Many U.S. Teens
2011-01-21
Shortage of mental health specialists for children likely to be a growing problem, experts warnContinue Reading
Commuters May Catch More Than the Bus, Tram
2011-01-21
Study finds public transit passengers at risk of respiratory infection, but daily use more protectiveContinue Reading