- Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development
- Trump Administration Orders More Cuts to CDC Budget
- FDA Delays Final Approval of Novavax COVID Vaccine
- Medicaid Expansion Protected Americans During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Antidepressants Linked To Sudden Cardiac Death
- Discrimination Dramatically Increases Risk for Depression, Anxiety
- New Blood Test Can Diagnose, Track Alzheimer’s Disease
- Bedsores More Likely In Short-Staffed Hospitals Leaning On Nurse OT, Travel Nurses
- Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors
- Longtime Head of 9/11 Health Program Let Go Amid Federal Job Cuts
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One-Third of Young Stroke Victims Remain Disabled Years After: Study
Keys to improved function include preventing a 2nd stroke and continuing with rehab, experts say
- Posted February 27, 2014
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Obesity, ‘The Pill’ May Raise MS Risk, Research Suggests
Early studies hint that certain hormones might be tied to inflammation, increased odds for multiple sclerosis
- Posted February 27, 2014
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Study Questions FDA Warning Against CT Scans for Those With Heart Devices
It found no harm to patients with devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, but agency still concerned
- Posted February 27, 2014
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One-Third of Young Stroke Victims Remain Disabled Years After: Study
Keys to improved function include preventing a 2nd stroke and continuing with rehab, experts say
- Posted February 27, 2014
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Gene Study Offers Clues to Why Autism Strikes More Males
Girls seem to tolerate more genetic mutations than boys do before showing symptoms of disorder
- Posted February 27, 2014
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Too Often, Doctors Miss Suicide’s Warning Signs: Study
Many victims saw a physician just prior to the suicide, but less than half got mental health diagnosis
- Posted February 27, 2014
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Kids Born With HIV May Face Heart Risks Later, Study Suggests
Doctors should watch for signs of cardiovascular disease, researcher says
- Posted February 27, 2014
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FDA’s New Food Labels Would Focus on Calories, Sugar Content
Another goal: give consumers a better understanding of realistic serving sizes
- Posted February 27, 2014
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Vinegar May Be Cheap, Safe Way to Kill TB Germ
Accidental discovery might help labs, clinics disinfect, especially in cash-poor countries
- Posted February 27, 2014
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Late-Stage Cancer Diagnosis More Likely in Uninsured Teens, Young Adults
Those lacking health coverage are often male, black or Hispanic and from the South, study finds
- Posted February 27, 2014