Hand Hygiene Lacking in Many U.S. Health Care Facilities: Study
2014-02-28
Missing hand sanitizer, gaps in staff training may jeopardize efforts to stem spread of infection, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity, ‘The Pill’ May Raise MS Risk, Research Suggests
2014-02-27
Early studies hint that certain hormones might be tied to inflammation, increased odds for multiple sclerosisContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Miscarriage Risk
2014-02-27
Study found that as exposures rose, so did risk for a number of serious obstetric complicationsContinue Reading
Nurse Caseloads, Education Tied to Surgery Outcomes
2014-02-25
Each case added to workload linked to higher risk of patient death, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rate Shows Signs of Leveling Off
2014-02-25
CDC study finds very young children seem to be slimming down, but more older women are obeseContinue Reading
FDA Explores ‘3-Person’ Embryo Fertilization
2014-02-25
Meant to prevent genetic diseases in children, the procedure raises ethical issuesContinue Reading
Diabetes Boosts Stroke Risk for Women, But Not Men: Study
2014-02-24
Research finds big gender gap, which one doctor believes is tied to better treatment for menContinue Reading
Ovarian Cancer Gene May Point to Early Removal of Ovaries: Study
2014-02-24
In particular, women with BRCA1 mutation should have surgery by age 35, researchers say
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Kids’ Checkups Should Include Cholesterol, Depression Tests, Doctors Say
2014-02-24
HIV screening also recommended under revised American Academy of Pediatrics guidelinesContinue Reading
Surge in Thyroid Cancer Cases May Be Due to Overdiagnoses: Study
2014-02-20
Many might be getting unnecessary treatment for slow-growing disease, some experts say
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More Evidence That HPV Vaccine Might Lower Cervical Cancer Risk
2014-02-19
Danish study finds reduction in precancerous lesions for women who got vaccinated in girlhoodContinue Reading
Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates
2014-02-19
The two organizations say first-time mothers should be allowed more time in laborContinue Reading
More Breast Cancer Patients Choosing Reconstructive Surgery, Study Finds
2014-02-18
But rates vary widely from state to state, and doctors worry that not all women have equal access to proceduresContinue Reading
‘Nerve Block’ to Neck Might Help Ease Hot Flashes
2014-02-17
Women in small study suffered fewer moderate-to-severe episodes due to menopauseContinue Reading