U.S. Health Spending Rising Modestly, Report Finds
2014-01-07
More consumer cost-sharing is tempered by lower prescription drug prices
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CDC: Docs Aren’t Doing Enough to Discourage Problem Drinking
2014-01-07
Only 1 in 6 adults says a doctor or health professional has discussed alcohol use with them, report findsContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Survivors a Growing Patient Population
2014-01-06
But many general practitioners aren’t prepared to deal with them, survey findsContinue Reading
Avoiding Injury During Winter Sports
2014-01-05
Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating are common causes of sprains, dislocations, fracturesContinue Reading
No Harm Done From ‘Scoop and Run’ Police Transport Policy: Study
2014-01-04
Survival of gunshot, stabbing victims similar whether they’re moved by police or EMSContinue Reading
Get Fit Before You Hit the Slopes
2014-01-03
Endurance training cuts chances of falls, injuries, sports medicine doc saysContinue Reading
Greater Health Spending Helps Men More Than Women, Study Finds
2014-01-03
And in terms of efficiency, U.S. ranks 22 out of 27 countriesContinue Reading
Daycare Surfaces May Hold Germs Longer Than Thought
2014-01-03
Even well-cleaned cribs were contaminated with bacteria that can cause illness, study foundContinue Reading
Smoking Tied to Higher Post-Op Medical Costs
2014-01-02
Researchers estimate tobacco-related complications in year after surgery cost U.S. $17 billion annuallyContinue 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