Health
September, 29 2011 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Treated for High Blood Pressure
Report: Treatment costs associated with the condition topped $47 billion in 2008.More in Health
July, 25 2011 Smoking After Heart Attack Raises Risk of Dying
Study finds those who quit for good were more likely to be alive a year later.
July, 7 2011 U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Spread
Report finds South with highest rates, but no state showed a decline over the last year.
July, 1 2011 Report Says Pain Costs U.S. $635 Billion a Year
Cultural shift needed in approach to prevention, treatment, researchers say.
June, 27 2011 HIV Drugs May Be Tied to Early Aging
Older class of antiretroviral meds appears to damage DNA, study finds.
June, 21 2011 Multiple Readings Necessary to Determine Blood Pressure
Before changing hypertension drugs, doctors should consider results from home monitoring, researchers say.
June, 20 2011 Men's Waistlines Could Be Key to Health
Forty inches put most men in risk zone for serious illnesses, experts say.
June, 15 2011 U.S. Found to Be Losing Ground in Life Expectancy
Some Mississippi women can expect to die younger than women in El Salvador, new report claimsJune, 14 2011
FDA Issues New Rules on Sunscreens
Label changes include curbs on certain products claiming to be 'sunblocks' and cancer-preventing.
June, 13 2011 Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Migraines
Inheriting one of 3 gene variants raises risk for severe headaches by up to 15 percent, researchers say.
June, 13 2011 Poll: Little Support for GOP Plan to Privatize Medicare
Survey respondents suggest lowering fees paid to drug companies, hospitals and doctors
May, 23 2011 Cancer Patients Benefit From Access to Medical Records
Study finds it boosts their satisfaction and trust in treatment
May, 10 2011 Swimming "In Synch" to Stay Healthy
The performers range from 52 to 82, and most had no prior experience before joining this Ohio synchronized swim team.
January, 24 2011 Pain Patches Making Gains in U.S.
Advocates say over-the-counter option offers convenience, fewer side effects, more consistent relief.
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