Health News Archives
Age
Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimers Risk in Seniors Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say
Cataract Surgery Doesnt Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say
Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds
Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse
Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months They easily distinguish language from animal sounds, researchers say
Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds
Study Forecasts More Young Doctors in Future But estimates on workforce date conflict, experts say
Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier
Dialysis Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study
Eye Problems Increasing in Preemies As more pre-term infants survive, doctors see more babies with retinopathy of prematurity
|