Neanderthal DNA May Play Role in Modern Human Health
2016-02-11
Genetic legacy can affect risk for nicotine addiction, depression, blood clots and stroke, research suggestsContinue Reading
Gains in Kid’s Health Coverage Continue, But Many Still Uninsured
2016-02-11
23 states had declines in number of uninsured kids in 2014, and none had significant increases, study findsContinue Reading
Study Links Child Abuse, Neglect to Earlier Onset of Bipolar Disorder
2016-02-11
Researchers also found greater risk of suicide and more severe manic and depressive symptomsContinue Reading
VA Hospital Care Improving, Study Suggests
2016-02-09
Death rates for three major conditions are similar to non-VA medical centersContinue Reading
Many in Hospice Don’t Get Medical Visit in Last 2 Days of Life: Study
2016-02-08
Findings led to an increase in Medicare payments to improve care, researchers sayContinue Reading
PSA Testing Differs Among Primary Care Doctors, Urologists
2016-02-08
Researchers examine falloff after change in prostate cancer screening recommendationsContinue Reading
Many Donor Livers for Sickest Patients Rejected, Study Finds
2016-02-05
Just over one-third of the organs are accepted for those most in needContinue Reading
Head Injuries May Explain Henry VIII’s Erratic Behavior, Study Suggests
2016-02-04
Jousting-linked brain trauma might have caused damage similar to that affecting football players todayContinue Reading
Should Tackling Be Banned From Youth Football?
2016-02-03
Expert says doctors need to do more to safeguard kids from concussionsContinue Reading
Head Injuries Tied to Buildup of Alzheimer’s Plaques, Small Study Finds
2016-02-03
But it’s too soon to suggest that people should avoid contact sports, researcher saysContinue Reading