Health News Archives
Death & Dying: Misc .
Family Needs to Know When Patient Survival Is Uncertain
In most cases, loved ones prefer doctors be honest about possible outcomes, study finds
Rules Change Could Increase Hospice Use
Those who currently want it must give up aggressive treatments, researchers say
Caregiving May Lengthen Life
Taking care of spouse decreases risk of death, study finds
Nature’s Fury Makes South Most Dangerous Area in U.S.
But new 'death map' shows that no region is truly safe from extreme heat, weather
Newborn Hospital Deaths Highest for Those Without Insurance
And those transferred between facilities also had higher mortality rates, study says
ICU Nutritional Program Failed to Boost Outcomes
Early feeding didn't cut length of stay either, study finds
Colonoscopy Has a ’Right Side’ Blind Spot
Procedure better at detecting problems on left side of colon, study says
Gastric Bypass Success Sparks Debate
Should older people and those with diabetes have the weight-loss surgery?
Dementia Often Missed as Cause of Death
This could skew the truth about deadliness of Alzheimer's, report says
Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
More popularity, availability of these medications may be reason, study suggests
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