Wider Waist May Raise Death Risk Later in Life
2010-08-09
Study suggests it increases chances of heart trouble, cancer, respiratory disease, independent of weightContinue Reading
Specific Type of Blood Clot Filter Linked to Complications
2010-08-09
Bard Recovery and Bard G2 filters may fracture with time; doctor, patient awareness urged, report statesContinue Reading
Menstrual Cycle May Affect Reaction to Breathing Tube
2010-08-09
In women, response to ventilation tube insertion may vary depending on surgery timing, study findsContinue Reading
What Caused 2009 H1N1 Pandemic?
2010-08-05
Researchers say they’ve identified biochemical process behind ‘swine flu’Continue Reading
Lack of Food Puts Kids at Risk for Asthma, Other Chronic Ills
2010-08-03
Repeated episodes of hunger linked to long-term poor health, study foundContinue Reading
Western Diet Populates Kids' Stomachs With Bad Bacteria
2010-08-02
Study found African children who ate more natural diet, were breast-fed longer had more good bacteriaContinue Reading
Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk for Swimmers
2010-07-30
Microbes at sub-tropical beaches can cause stomach, respiratory problems, study findsContinue Reading
Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks
2010-07-27
Study finds greatly raised odds, but rates of planned, preterm C-sections remain high, experts noteContinue Reading
Generic Lovenox Approved for Deep Vein Thrombosis
2010-07-23
A condition that could cause deadly blood clotsContinue Reading
Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized
2010-07-23
Expert says docs may not take physical complaints seriously because of patient’s mental illnessContinue Reading
Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs: Report
2010-07-23
Jury still out on whether the treatment works in some infants, another doctor saysContinue Reading
Avastin Largely Safe for Patients With Type of Advanced Lung Cancer
2010-07-20
Post-marketing research shows some serious side effects, but most are controllableContinue Reading
Traffic Pollution Linked to Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death
2010-07-18
High exposures tied to reduced heart rate variability in those with lung, heart disease, researchers findContinue Reading
1 in 5 Parents Missed Work for H1N1 School Closings: Survey
2010-07-14
But many students visited places other than home, finds CDC reportContinue Reading