U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Again: Report
2014-01-07
Better prevention, screening and treatment are keys to continued progress, experts say
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Get Fit Before You Hit the Slopes
2014-01-03
Endurance training cuts chances of falls, injuries, sports medicine doc saysContinue Reading
Big Cigarette Tax Hikes Might Prevent 200 Million Deaths in a Century
2014-01-02
Study authors suggest that nations triple tobacco taxesContinue Reading
When Winter Fun Isn’t So Fun
2014-01-01
Sledding, skating, skiing and other cold weather activities all carry a potential risk of harmContinue Reading
U.S. Panel Backs Routine Lung CT Scans for Older, Heavy Smokers
2013-12-30
Yearly testing will prevent some lung cancer deaths, experts concludeContinue Reading
Drunk Driving Can Make Holiday Season Deadly
2013-12-23
U.S. agencies countering with roadside detection, ignition-lock laws, new blood-alcohol technologyContinue Reading
Old-Age Specialists May Boost Recovery Among Injured Seniors
2013-12-19
Consultation with geriatrician in hospital linked with greater return to independence in studyContinue Reading
Study Questions Safety of Common Anesthesia Drug
2013-12-17
Review tied etomidate to higher risk of death and heart problems compared to propofolContinue Reading
Experts: Don’t Waste Your Money on Multivitamins
2013-12-16
Three studies find the supplements don’t help extend life or ward off heart disease and memory lossContinue Reading
Doctor’s View of Hospice Influences Talks With Patients, Study Finds
2013-12-16
If physicians are more likely to opt for this type of care for themselves, they’re more likely to discuss itContinue Reading