Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Ease Asthma
2014-05-18
Study did suggest the nutrient might help lower patients’ dependence on inhaled steroidsContinue Reading
Blood Infections Play Role in Up to Half of Hospital Deaths: Study
2014-05-18
Treating these dangerous conditions also uses up a fifth of hospital expenditures, researchers foundContinue Reading
Heat Waves Could Worsen COPD Symptoms, Study Suggests
2014-05-18
Finding is troubling given predictions of rising temperatures due to climate changeContinue Reading
Dogs May Help Spot Human Prostate Cancers, Study Finds
2014-05-18
With training, 2 dogs smelled urine samples and detected tumors with nearly 100 percent accuracyContinue Reading
Urine Test May Help Spot Dangerous Blood Clots
2014-05-18
More accurate, less invasive than current screening, researchers contendContinue Reading
Third U.S. Man Tests Positive for MERS Virus, CDC Reports
2014-05-17
He was business associate of health care worker diagnosed with the first U.S. case, but shows no signs of illnessContinue Reading
Experts Debate Value of Self-Exam for Testicular Cancer
2014-05-17
Researchers say study shows it saves money, but others note it doesn’t appear to save livesContinue Reading
Botox Might Help Treat Bladder Disorders
2014-05-17
Studies found it eased incontinence, helped counter loss of bladder controlContinue Reading
Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Poorer Survival for Heart Failure Patients
2014-05-17
Study also found heightened odds for heart trouble in patients taking benzodiazepine sleep aidsContinue Reading
Hips Pivotal in Avoiding Elbow Injuries While Pitching
2014-05-16
Limited hip motion might put elbows at risk, study findsContinue Reading