Malpractice Fears Spurring Most ER Docs to Order Unnecessary Tests
2015-03-24
Study found 97 percent said they had patients undergo procedures that weren’t medically neededContinue Reading
Many With Alzheimer’s Aren’t Told of Diagnosis by Doctor: Report
2015-03-24
Researchers found patients were more likely to be informed only after their disease had advancedContinue Reading
Should Older Runners Embrace the ‘Barefoot’ Craze?
2015-03-24
People over 30 may take more time to safely adjust to ‘minimalist’ shoes, study suggestsContinue Reading
School Dismissal a Dangerous Time for Kids Getting Hit By Cars
2015-03-24
Study authors and expert say better supervision, less smartphone use might cut the riskContinue Reading
Colorado’s Legal Pot Is Potent, and a Little Dirty
2015-03-23
Marijuana three times stronger than in the 1980s, lab tests reportContinue Reading
Opossums May Come to Humans’ Rescue for Snake Anti-Venom
2015-03-22
The mammals are immune to snakes’ poisons, pointing to better antidotes for peopleContinue Reading
For Safety’s Sake: A Young Star Player Quits Pro Football…
2015-03-20
… As many re-examine the health risks posed by America’s favorite sportContinue Reading
Could In-Car Breathalyzers Slash Rate of Booze-Linked Crashes?
2015-03-19
Study says yes, but experts say the technology must first be refined and gain wider acceptanceContinue Reading
L.A. Law Curbing Fast Food Didn’t Cut Obesity Rates: Study
2015-03-19
Most eateries in targeted neighborhoods were too small to be affected by zoning law, researcher saysContinue Reading
Doctors’ Racial Biases May Not Influence Patient Care, Survey Suggests
2015-03-18
But study doesn’t look at real-life casesContinue Reading