After Lumpectomy, Radiation Rates Lower for Black Women
Racial disparities seen for ‘standard-of-care’ breast cancer treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Many Doctors Unaware of Deadly 'Choking Game'
Dozens of teens have died trying to achieve euphoric state, experts warnContinue Reading
Hardship in Childhood May Affect Long-Term Health
Age-related diseases stem from adverse events in first decade of life, study suggestsContinue Reading
Better Vaccine Planning Needed, Committee Finds
Priorities include new vaccines, safety monitoring and improved federal coordinationContinue Reading
Poorer Neighborhoods May Bring Worse Health
Link persisted even after researchers adjusted for diet, lifestyleContinue Reading
Swine Flu Infection Rates Continue to Fall
Just 14 states reporting widespread H1N1 activity, down from 25 states last week, CDC saysContinue Reading
Swine Flu Has Infected 1 in 6 Americans: CDC
Children, young adults still bear the brunt of H1N1, with the most hospitalizations and deathsContinue Reading
Most Hospital Patients Don't Know What Meds They're Taking
Knowledge of regimen may help avert drug errors, study authors suggestContinue Reading
New Additive Aids Blood Platelet Storage
InterSol approved for keeping platelets up to 5 daysContinue Reading
Bad Behavior as a Kid Linked to Early Death in Men
Troubled boys more likely to die or be disabled by midlife, study findsContinue Reading
When It Comes to Toys, Shop Smart, Shop Safe
Common sense this holiday season can help you avoid gifts that might pose a risk to childrenContinue Reading
States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs
Report finds drop comes despite receiving record amounts of money for such effortsContinue Reading
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates Still Too Low
More got their shot early, but numbers now same as last year, survey showsContinue Reading