- Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Lower Heart Failure Deaths
- Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Drinking, Drug Use
- 1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
- Chronic Joint Pain Plus Depression Can Take Toll on the Brain
- Living in Space Won’t Permanently Harm Astronauts’ Thinking Skills
- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
-
‘The Pill’ Tied to Raised Risk of Glaucoma
Eye disease more common among users of birth control pills, study finds
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Use of Breast MRIs Way Up, Studies Find
But many high-risk women who should get scanned don't, experts add
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Exposure To Common Chemical May Raise Risk of Preemie Delivery: Study
Phthalates are found in lotions, perfumes and deodorants, researchers say
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Some Doctors Challenge New Statin Guidelines
They say too many people would get the cholesterol-lowering drugs; heart groups defend the recommendations
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Hospitalization Rates Soar for Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
Atrial fibrillation can lead to dangerous heart complications
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Could Elite Athletes Have Lower Risk for Diabetes?
Small study of Finnish men found protective effect, especially with endurance sports
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Program Helps Heart Patients Stick With Meds After Leaving Hospital
Study found more took their pills as directed if they got personal attention from a pharmacist, reminders
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Timely Surgery Tied to Better Outcomes After Hip Fracture
Small study looked at death rates, major complications
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Antidote Might Reverse Complication From Blood Thinner Pradaxa
In early tests, new drug allowed blood to clot again with no apparent side effects
- Posted November 18, 2013
-
Eyes Might Be Window Into Common Heart Disorder
Damage to blood vessels of the retinas and kidneys tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation, study found
- Posted November 18, 2013