- 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
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Rise in Colon Cancer Screening After Obamacare, Study Finds
Increase in colonoscopy and other tests was typically seen among poorer, less educated Americans
- Posted June 4, 2015
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Double Mastectomy Benefits May Be Overrated for Some
Many cancer patients mistakenly believe removing both breasts will extend survival, researchers say
- Posted June 4, 2015
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E-Cigarette Users Often Believe Devices Will Help Them Quit Tobacco
They also think vapor is less harmful than secondhand smoke, survey finds
- Posted June 4, 2015
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Health Highlights: June 4, 2015
Live Anthrax Sent to 51 Labs in 17 States, plus 3 Other Countries: Pentagon Current Bird Flu Vaccine Ineffective Against Outbreak: USDA
- Posted June 4, 2015
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Health Tip: Prevent Dog Bites
Don't approach one that's sleeping, eating or playing with a toy
- Posted June 4, 2015
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Many Skin Bacteria Are Dead or Inactive, Study Finds
Researchers suspect cells may be trying to evade immune system detection
- Posted June 3, 2015
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Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps the Heart in Type 2 Diabetes
But study showed it's not enough to prevent related deaths
- Posted June 3, 2015
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International Panel Finds Only ‘Limited’ Evidence for Mammograms in 40s
But conclusion wasn't unanimous, one expert says
- Posted June 3, 2015
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Recent Hospitalization Might Raise Blood Infection Risk, Study Says
Antibiotic treatments may upset body's natural bacteria balance, experts believe
- Posted June 3, 2015