Recent News

Monday January 05, 2009

Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes

Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones

When the Heart Stops Beating

Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Saturday January 03, 2009

Lingering Cold Symptoms May Mean Sinusitis

Friday January 02, 2009

Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail

Thursday January 01, 2009

Genes Predict Chances of Breast Cancer's Spread

Kick the Habit

Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells

Wednesday December 31, 2008

Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab

Naprapathy: A Hands-On Approach to Pain Management

Tuesday December 30, 2008

High Insulin May Boost Odds of Breast Cancer

Vitamins Fail to Prevent Cancer: Study

America Losing the Fight With Type 2 Diabetes

Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease

Optimal Warfarin Dosing Improves Anticoagulation Control

Rising Blood Sugar May Harm the Aging Brain

Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered

Monday December 29, 2008

Cancer Drug May Help With Kidney Transplants

Food Phosphates Might Spur Lung Cancer

Family Needs to Know When Patient Survival Is Uncertain

Saturday December 27, 2008

Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far

Friday December 26, 2008

Statins Help Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery

Wednesday December 24, 2008

Sleep Disorder Could Signal Neurological Disease

How to Cope When Illness Doesn't Take a Holiday Break

Tuesday December 23, 2008

Proper Sleep May Help Clear Arteries

Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk

Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis

Cancer Medicine Advances on Many Fronts

Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix

Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema

Monday December 22, 2008

Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart

Gene Variant Tied to Smokers' Risk of Lung Cancer

Rules Change Could Increase Hospice Use

2 Cardiovascular Proteins Tied to Severity of Alzheimer's

Saturday December 20, 2008

Exercise Protects Black Women From Type 2 Diabetes

Friday December 19, 2008

Gene Boosts Drinkers' Colon Cancer Risk

Caregiving May Lengthen Life

Not All Dementia Is Called Alzheimer's

New Guidelines Issued for Management of IBS

Thursday December 18, 2008

Depression, Anxiety Hinder Quality of Life After Stroke

Coated Stents Better Than Bare Metal Ones in Short Run

Experts Say Blood Sugar Guidelines Remain Effective

Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery

Government Launches Nursing Home Rating System

FDA Wants New Diabetes Drugs Tested for Heart Risks

Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene

Alzheimer's Drugs Also Treat Behavioral, Psych Problems

Clot Dissolver Doesn't Boost Survival in Cardiac Arrest Patients

Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival

Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won't Ease Diabetes Heart Risk

Study Finds Molecular Link Between Obesity, Hypertension

Wednesday December 17, 2008

Older Drugs Better at Fighting Depression in Parkinson's Patients

Drug Helps Asians Battling Liver Cancer

Tuesday December 16, 2008

'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control

Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination

FDA Faults Drug Information for Consumers

Small Doses of Carbon Monoxide Might Help Stroke Victims

Smoking Ups Colon Cancer Risk

Program Aids Hospital Compliance With Stroke Guidelines

Brain Adjusts to Cope With Life's Upsets

New Genetic Analysis Might Boost Breast Cancer Care

Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Deaths

Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30%

Thursday December 11, 2008

2 Markers Predict Survival Odds in Colon Cancer Patients

Playing Video Games May Boost Older Brains

Cost of Hospital Cardiac Care on the Rise

FDA Puts Black-Box Warning on Bowel-Cleansing Drugs

Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes

Pilots May Face Greater Cancer Risk

Defect in Gene Tied to Atrial Fibrillation

Crowded Households Raise Women's Heart Risk

Genetic Link Between Type 1 Diabetes, Celiac Disease Seen

Wednesday December 10, 2008

38% of U.S. Adults Use Alternative Treatments

Screening for Colorectal Cancer Saves Lives

2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women

Non-Hormonal Therapies Aid Breast Cancer Patients

Dementia Often Missed as Cause of Death

Tuesday December 09, 2008

Cancer Deaths Take Heavy Financial Toll

Money May Lure People to Lose Weight

Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths

Selenium, Vitamins E and C Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer

Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer

Experimental Drug Fights Bone Marrow Cancers

Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Soaring

Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy

Monday December 08, 2008

Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack

Mediterranean Diet Enriched With Nuts Cuts Heart Risks

Electronic Prescribing Saves Patients Money

Mineral May Reduce High-Risk Bladder Disease

Scientists ID Protein Aiding Breast Cancer Spread

Friday December 05, 2008

Lung Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Cardiac Events

Higher Chemo Drug Dose Prolongs Lives of Leukemia Patients

Thursday December 04, 2008

Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated

Robotic Device Could Help Stroke Patients

Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin

Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics

Wednesday December 03, 2008

Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth

Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views