ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says
full story » GI Bleeding After Stroke Raises Death Risk
Triples mortality rate while still in hospital, study finds
full story » Light Exercise Prevents Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly
Walking a few blocks or gardening protects against the abnormal heartbeat, study finds
full story » Fish May Ward Off Dementia and Stroke
Those rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce risk by 26%, study finds
full story » OTC Cold Medicines Sending Children to Emergency Rooms
The FDA recently advised that kids under 2 not use these products
full story » New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports
full story » Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.
full story » Centenarians Offer Long-Life Secrets
Many 100-year-olds embrace modern technology to stay young, survey finds
full story » Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow
Could one day lead to treatments for baldness, researchers say
full story » Bone Disease Test Shows Death Risk for Dialysis Patients
High alkaline phosphatase levels boosted mortality 25% in chronic kidney cases
full story » Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later
But worrying about things could be protective, a second study suggests
full story » Advances Made Against Alzheimer's Disease
Antihistamines, immune therapy among ideas that could lead to new treatments, experts say
full story » Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle
Genes play only a part of underlying risk for dementia, study suggests
full story » Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories
Molecules that eliminate fear factor could lead to new panic disorder drugs
full story » Moms With Alzheimer's May Pass on Risk to Kids
The genetic link isn't there for fathers, researchers say
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