- 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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Chagas Disease Parasite Prevalent in Texas ‘Kissing Bugs’
Study finds almost two-thirds of these insects could transmit potentially deadly infection
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Many Critically Ill Patients Lack ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Orders
After surviving cardiac arrest, only one in four let doctors know their wishes, study finds
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Drug May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients
It's a combination of cough suppressant and heart medication, and experts don't yet know why it may work
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Fruits, Veggies May Be Key to Keeping Unwanted Weight Off
Only caveat: avoid starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn, study finds
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Check Yourself for Signs of Skin Cancer, Doctors Advise
One in five Americans will develop the disease in their lifetime, experts say
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Treating Older Patients for Pneumonia in ICU May Boost Survival, But Not Costs
More liberal admission policies could benefit these patients, researchers say
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Could a Texting App Help Your Heart?
Patients who got reminders on healthy living saw improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure, weight
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Most Americans Will Experience At Least 1 Diagnostic Error: Report
In some cases the consequences can be severe, expert panel notes
- Posted September 22, 2015
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You Carry Your ‘Microbial Cloud’ With You
Individuals release bacteria into their surroundings, sealed chamber study finds
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Girls Who Are Impulsive, Poor Planners May Be Prone to Weight Gain
They're also more likely to binge eat, study suggests
- Posted September 22, 2015