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
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