ER Docs Predict Jump in Emergency Room Visits
Despite health reform, they expect more crowding, fewer lifesaving services, survey showsContinue Reading
At Any Age, Helmets Make Riding Safer
Cyclists urged to put a lid on brain injuries and deathsContinue Reading
Research Reveals Secret of Spitting Cobras' Aim
Snakes spray venom in victims’ eyes by predicting movements, researchers sayContinue Reading
Safety Training Makes for Safer Mining
Study found severe injuries dropped after federally mandated worker educationContinue Reading
A Woman's Touch Encourages Financial Risk-Taking
The same contact from a man had no effect, researchers foundContinue Reading
Early Treatment With Clot-Busting Drug Best After Stroke
After 4.5 hours, odds for good recovery decline sharply and risk of dying increases, study findsContinue Reading
Racial Disparities Widen in Use of Asthma Treatments
Fewer minority patients taking medications to prevent attacks, U.S. study findsContinue Reading
Suicide Leading Cause of Violent Death: CDC
Homicide was second-leading cause, 16-state survey foundContinue Reading
Too Many Wouldn't Call 911 If Stroke Hit
In Michigan survey, most said they’d try to get to ER on their ownContinue Reading
For Drug Company Whistleblowers, Hardship Often Follows
More equitable rewards, stronger anti-retaliation provisions needed, study authors sayContinue Reading
Green Light Exposure Can Reset Body Clock
Blue light works best, but study shows green light could also be a treatmentContinue Reading
Prevention Program Spares Seniors More Falls
Cost of such intense intervention still a question mark, experts noteContinue Reading
Health Claims on Foods May Not Be Well-Grounded
New report suggests ways for FDA to beef up its oversightContinue Reading