Quick Response Key in Stroke Treatment
New research finds every 15 minute delay in treatment robs stroke survivors of about a month of healthy living.
Medical Breakthroughs
Diabetes Increases Cancer Death Likelihood
Cancer patients who also have diabetes are four times more likely to die a year after their cancer diagnosis than patients without diabetes.
Program Works to Reduce Falls by Elderly
A program in Pennsylvania to reduce falls among the elderly seems to be working.
Hypertension Untreated in Hispanic Community
A new study finds hypertension is going untreated in the Hispanic community.
Some Diabetes Drugs Could Have Heart Risks
Researchers are warning some diabetes drugs come with heart risks and that those risks are overlooked during clinical trials.
Overnight Stay Not Necessary After Joint Replacement
It may not be necessary to stay overnight in the hospital when having joint replacement surgery.
Alcohol Crimes Not Curbed by Community Action
Community action doesn’t reduce alcohol related crashes or crime.
Researchers Develop New Breast Cancer Test
Researchers in Great Britain have developed a new test that could help personalize treatment for breast cancer patients.
Nicotine Patches Do Not Help Pregnant Women
A new study finds nicotine patches do not appear to help pregnant women quit smoking.
Drinking Alcohol Could Increase Premature Birth Risk
Women who drink alcohol during the first three months of pregnancy could be raising the risk of a premature birth.
