Removing Part of Skull After Severe Head Injury Brings Mixed Results
2016-09-08
More patients survived, but more were in vegetative state, and little difference was seen in long-term disabilityContinue Reading
Mental Illness May Make Teens Vulnerable to Drugs, Alcohol
2016-08-05
Brazilian study found half of those who smoked, drank, did pot had symptoms of psychological disordersContinue Reading
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Seniors Has Some Form of Disability
2016-08-03
But federal report finds most caregivers view their role as not a ‘substantial problem’Continue Reading
Vision Trouble Can Dim Life’s Prospects
2016-07-28
But it’s not clear why the association may exist, eye experts sayContinue Reading
Living Past 90 Doesn’t Doom You to Disease, Disability
2016-07-21
Study suggests life can be long and healthy, although good genes help a lotContinue Reading
Diabetes Doesn’t Doom Seniors to Disability
2016-06-11
Study found increase in ‘good’ years of life in recent decadesContinue Reading
Americans Living Longer and Better
2016-06-09
Improvements in heart and vision care likely behind the progress, study findsContinue Reading
Americans’ Longer Life = Poorer Health
2016-04-19
Life spans increased between 1970 and 2010, but disabilities also rose along the way, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pediatricians Vary Widely in Diagnosing ADHD, Depression
2016-04-01
5 years of data show 15 percent of kids diagnosed with mental health condition; most prescribed drugsContinue Reading