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
Health Tip: New Mom, Protect Your Back
2014-01-01
Resume exercise while newborn sleepsContinue Reading
Many Teens Don’t Discuss Their Sex Life at Annual Checkup
2013-12-31
Doctors are missing opportunities to educate teens about healthy sexual behaviors, researchers sayContinue Reading
Curtain Rises Wednesday on ‘Obamacare’
2013-12-31
New health insurance plans and consumer protections take effect Jan. 1 under the Affordable Care ActContinue Reading
Concussions Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Study
2013-12-26
Brain scans found seniors with both poor memory and prior head injury have more plaque buildup
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Concussions Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Study
2013-12-26
Brain scans found seniors with both poor memory and prior head injury have more plaque buildup
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U.S. Spends 5 Times More Than U.K. on Antibiotics for Kids: Study
2013-12-26
Cost of these prescription drugs a burden on U.S. economy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Questions Value of Common Knee Surgery
2013-12-26
Procedure to repair a torn meniscus worked no better than a fake one to ease lingering painContinue Reading