Diabetes Doesn’t Doom Seniors to Disability
Study found increase in ‘good’ years of life in recent decadesContinue Reading
Americans Living Longer and Better
Improvements in heart and vision care likely behind the progress, study findsContinue Reading
Americans’ Longer Life = Poorer Health
Life spans increased between 1970 and 2010, but disabilities also rose along the way, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pediatricians Vary Widely in Diagnosing ADHD, Depression
5 years of data show 15 percent of kids diagnosed with mental health condition; most prescribed drugsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Watch for Mental Health ‘Red Flags’ in Kids
Warning signs you shouldn’t ignore include changes in sleep habitsContinue Reading
Antipsychotics Don’t Ease Delirium in Hospitalized Patients
These drugs won’t prevent or effectively treat the condition, review suggestsContinue Reading
Troubled Kids’ Psychiatric Care Often Delayed by Insurance Rules
Dealing with red tape consumes clinicians’ time, poses danger to patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Most Families Cherish a Child With Down Syndrome, Survey Finds
Only younger siblings struggled in some cases, which researchers said wasn’t surprisingContinue Reading
MS Patients May Be Prone to Other Chronic Illnesses, Study Finds
High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and depression among common co-existing conditionsContinue Reading