May 16, 2013: Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
Likelihood of death, readmission remains high for more than 30 days after heart failure, heart attack

May 16, 2013: Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

May 09, 2013: Fatal Crashes Involving Cellphone Use May Be Under-Reported
Various factors indicate that phone-related road deaths are underestimated, experts say

May 07, 2013: Programming Implanted Defibrillators to React More Slowly Might Be Safer: Study
Unnecessary shocks from the heart devices are often distressing, come with their own risks, experts say

May 07, 2013: Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
Study found they were more likely to have a higher PSA test score, advanced disease and shorter survival

May 07, 2013: Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
Children can die when toxic chemicals are stored in water bottles or other harmless-looking containers, experts warn

May 06, 2013: Study Links Timing of ER Visit to Prostate Cancer Survival Odds
In patients whose disease has spread, weekend admissions tend to have worse outcomes

May 03, 2013: Mild Hyperthyroidism Tied to Higher Death Risk
Danish study did not prove a cause-and-effect link, however

May 01, 2013: Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts: Study
Researchers found no increased death risk in those free of cardiovascular disease

April 30, 2013: Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age

April 29, 2013: Some Antidepressants Linked to Bleeding Risk With Surgery
It's not clear whether SSRI drugs should be stopped before procedures, study says

April 27, 2013: Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Study suggests women at higher risk for chronic liver disease

April 25, 2013: Race, Income Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays, Reduced Survival
Study of young women found big difference if treatment started within 2 weeks versus 6 weeks

April 24, 2013: 'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests

April 24, 2013: Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
Test for Candida in bloodstream is not yet on market

April 24, 2013: Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Climb: Report
Researchers note that improving economy, better weather mean more riders on the road

April 23, 2013: Common Heart Meds May Boost Recovery From Non-Cardiac Surgeries
Large study looked at possible protective effect of beta-blockers

April 23, 2013: Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community
Outbreaks have killed men in New York, California, but officials now think cases on each coast unrelated

April 23, 2013: 'Misdiagnosis' Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts: Study
Diagnosis-related claims -- not surgical or medication errors -- are the most costly of all, researcher says

April 22, 2013: Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects
Researchers warn that highly cited kids' 'challenge' can land them in the ER

April 18, 2013: Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise
Researchers report two drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C stopped virus from replicating in lab tests

April 17, 2013: Nutrient Therapy Won't Help ICU Patients: Study
Findings only apply to critically ill, researcher says

April 17, 2013: Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths: Study
Two-thirds of underage drinking-related fatalities have nothing to do with a car, MADD reports

April 17, 2013: U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again: Report
After years of no change, overall rate declined 12 percent from 2005 to 2011

April 16, 2013: Scarring May Raise Death Risk From Fatty Liver Disease
Study looked at liver condition not tied to alcoholism

April 11, 2013: Radiation Therapy May Raise Future Death Risk From Heart Surgery
Study found nearly doubled risk tied to chest radiation received years ago

April 11, 2013: Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm
Variation seen in 'long QT syndrome' found in nearly 20 percent of cases

April 11, 2013: Chocolate a Death Risk for Rover
Threat comes from substance called theobromine that's similar to caffeine, FDA warns

April 10, 2013: Physician-Assisted Suicide Program Rarely Used, Study Finds
Terminally ill patients in Washington state not rushing to get lethal prescriptions or use them

April 09, 2013: New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts
There's been no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission in Chinese outbreak

April 08, 2013: Breast Cancer Death Rates Higher for Black Women: Study
Traditional beliefs about survival rate upended in preliminary research

April 08, 2013: For Older Women, Missed Mammograms Tied to Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes
Study links long gap from last screening, or no screening at all, to more advanced disease and death

April 04, 2013: Fewer U.S. Teens Dying in Teen-Driver Crashes
Risky rider behavior and passenger fatalities have lessened, but texting and speeding remain deadly habits, report says

April 03, 2013: Combo Therapy Helps Knock Out Fungal Meningitis
Study found 2-drug treatment reduced death risk from cryptococcal meningitis by 40 percent

April 01, 2013: Eat Fish, Live Longer?
Study finds link between blood levels of omega-3s and longevity

April 01, 2013: Doctors Don't Ask About End-of-Life Plans, Study Finds
Many patients' charts don't reflect their final wishes, Canadian researchers say

March 29, 2013: Pregnant Women Under Stress May Be at Higher Risk for Stillbirth
Support for stress should be part of prenatal care, study author says

March 28, 2013: CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
Emotional ads put a face to devastating effects from both smoking and secondhand smoke

March 27, 2013: Too Few Americans Pass Last Days in Hospice Care: CDC
Report highlights need for alternative care at end of life, expert says

March 25, 2013: Isolation, Loneliness May Raise Death Risk for Elderly
Study found lack of social contact a bigger predictor of early death than just feeling alone

March 22, 2013: Antibiotic Linked to Heart Problems in COPD Patients
Study looked at clarithromycin use for lung conditions, but didn't prove cause-and-effect

March 21, 2013: Excess Salt a Factor in 2.3 Million Deaths Annually Worldwide
Study finds overconsumption may have contributed to 15 percent of heart-related fatalities in 2010

March 21, 2013: Patient Wishes Should Guide End-of-Life Care, Researchers Say
Less pain, lower costs seen when treatment is tailored to meet dying person's goals

March 20, 2013: Man Dies After Parasitic Worms Invade Lungs
Steroid treatment for inflammatory disorder may have spurred 'hyperinfection,' report says

March 19, 2013: Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death for Heart Patients: Study
Researcher recommends stress-reducing measures

March 19, 2013: Stroke Before Age 50 Linked to Raised Risk of Early Death
Study authors stress that improved diet, quitting smoking can minimize the odds

March 19, 2013: Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year
Study estimated beverages' role in worldwide obesity and heart disease, diabetes, some cancers

March 19, 2013: A Third of U.S. Seniors Die With Dementia, Study Finds
Report tallies enormous medical, financial and caregiver toll of conditions like Alzheimer's

March 18, 2013: Patients' Health Care Costs Unaffected by Doctors' Sex: Study
Findings counter previous research that suggested female physicians had lower patient death rates, costs

March 14, 2013: Blacks With Kidney Disease Should Watch for Blood Pressure Shifts: Study
Daily fluctuations in hypertension might warn of early death, researchers say