Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
2013-03-14
Gastric illness from C. difficile continues to rise despite improved cleaning, decontaminationContinue Reading
Life’s Winners May Not Win the Life Span Race
2013-03-13
Presidents tend to live shorter lives than those they beat; awards no guarantee of extra years, study saysContinue Reading
Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot’s Effectiveness
2013-03-13
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study findsContinue Reading
Gay Men Who Marry Now Living Longer, Study Says
2013-03-12
Better HIV/AIDS treatment accounts for improved longevity, researchers noteContinue Reading
Health Tip: Seniors, Be Prepared for Dental Visits
2013-03-12
Follow this checklist of items to bringContinue Reading
Bypass Patients Fare Equally Well With or Without Heart-Lung Machine
2013-03-11
Three studies find no differences in outcomes, even for the frail or elderlyContinue Reading
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise, Study Finds
2013-03-11
While not a ‘wonder drug,’ medication may help slow memory loss, researcher saysContinue Reading
Seniors Getting Unnecessary Colonoscopies: Study
2013-03-11
23 percent of those over 70 undergo screenings that are inappropriate, researchers sayContinue Reading
Flu Infections Continue to Decline
2013-03-08
33 states experienced minimal activity last week, CDC saysContinue Reading
Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead to Enlarged Heart Later
2013-03-07
Long-term study found the earlier the weight gain, the greater the increase in heart size, a disease risk factorContinue Reading
Health Tip: Spot the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
2013-03-06
Look for these warning signsContinue Reading
Over 50? Checklist May Predict If You’ll Be Alive in 10 Years
2013-03-05
Although not a crystal ball, researchers say it might help doctors and patients make better choicesContinue Reading
Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes: Study
2013-03-04
List includes common drugs such as Lunesta and Ambien, researchers sayContinue Reading
Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study
2013-03-01
Elderly tend to get strain that’s dominant in winter, while children more vulnerable to summer strainContinue Reading