Medical Costs Soar for Smokers Who Develop Artery Disease
2015-09-28
More likely to be hospitalized for related leg problems as well as heart disease, heart attack, study findsContinue Reading
Children in Foster Homes Need Better Health Care
2015-09-28
American Academy of Pediatrics says kids may be traumatized and require more consistent treatmentContinue Reading
Placing Large Catheter in Vein Under Collarbone Best, Study Finds
2015-09-23
Compared to neck or groin placement, it reduced chances of blood infections, clots among critically illContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Devastates Family Finances, Too
2015-09-23
One-quarter lost more than 40 percent of household income after diagnosis, study revealsContinue Reading
Most Americans Will Experience At Least 1 Diagnostic Error: Report
2015-09-22
In some cases the consequences can be severe, expert panel notesContinue Reading
Diabetes Should Be a Factor in Weight-Loss Surgery Decision: Study
2015-09-17
Health costs decline if obese patients with type 2 get procedure soon after diagnosis, experts sayContinue Reading
Antibacterial Soaps Fail to Beat Plain Soap
2015-09-17
Short exposure to specific germ-killing ingredients doesn’t get hands cleaner, study saysContinue Reading
Heavy Drinking Linked to Greater Risk for Alcohol-Related Cancers
2015-09-16
Researchers say it’s a risk factor for death and disability that can be controlledContinue Reading
MRI Helps Detect Brain Bleeding Soon After Traumatic Brain Injury
2015-09-15
Military study suggests patients might get better, more timely treatments if scans are done promptlyContinue Reading