February 06, 2012: Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects: Analysis
Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say

February 03, 2012: Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general

February 03, 2012: Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates

February 01, 2012: Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

January 26, 2012: Gang Murders Taking Toll on Young Males, CDC Says
Most of these homicides involve guns, but criminal drug activity isn't often a factor

January 25, 2012: Frying With Olive, Sunflower Oil OK for Heart, Study Finds
Type of cooking oil determines fried foods' link to heart disease, death risk

January 23, 2012: Abortion Safer for Women Than Childbirth, Study Claims
Risk of death, though small, is 14 times higher in full-term pregnancy

January 20, 2012: Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care
Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparities

January 19, 2012: Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
Residents with dementia taking so-called SSRIs seem to be at higher risk of injury, study suggests

January 16, 2012: Drop in Melanoma Deaths Limited to Educated Whites: Study
Rates not declining in skin cancer patients with less schooling, researchers say

January 11, 2012: Americans Living Longer, Report Finds
Better treatments, screening for many diseases may explain trend, experts say

January 09, 2012: Grief Is a Real Heartbreaker, Study Finds
Stress, anxiety may increase heart attack risk in the weeks after a loved one's death

January 08, 2012: Why Some People Live to 110
'Supercentenarians' appear to have built-in protection against disease, study finds

January 04, 2012: Race, Gender, Dementia May Affect Parkinson's Survival
Large study found higher death risk among men

January 04, 2012: Cancer Incidence, Death Rates Continue to Drop: Report
One million lives saved, largely because of improved prevention, detection and treatment

December 30, 2011: U.S. Blacks More Likely to Die of Colon Cancer Than Whites: Study
This gap in survival is widest among those diagnosed with advanced disease, research shows

December 21, 2011: '27 Club' Debunked: Musicians Aren't Prone to Die at That Age
But, they do face a higher risk of premature death, researchers report

December 20, 2011: Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
Testing of all athletes, not just Division I players, and safe training methods required, researchers say

December 20, 2011: Treating High Blood Pressure May Add Years to Life
Study found those who took blood pressure meds lived a day longer for every month of treatment

December 20, 2011: Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents: CDC
Almost half of drug poisonings are now from abuse of prescription painkillers, researchers note

December 16, 2011: Presumed Consent Wouldn't Boost U.S. Organ Donation: Study
European countries with 'opt-out' donation don't have higher rates, researchers say

December 07, 2011: Some States Make Stopping Smoking Easier Than Others
Maine, North Dakota are quit-friendly; Georgia is not, lung experts say

December 06, 2011: Most U.S. Presidents Live Longer Than Their Peers
Stress of the White House doesn't seem to shave years from a man's life, study finds

December 01, 2011: Time of Surgery Doesn't Influence Results, Study Says
You're no more likely to die if operated on at 7 p.m. versus 9 a.m., researchers find

November 23, 2011: Merck to Pay $950M to Settle Probe of Vioxx Marketing
Controversial painkiller was pulled from the market in 2004 due to heightened heart attack, stroke risk

November 22, 2011: More Blacks Die in Hospital After Diverticulitis Surgery
Racial differences in survival were seen even among those with health insurance, study finds

November 21, 2011: Fewer Dying in U.S. From Throat, Mouth Cancer, Study Finds
Death rates improved most for patients with more than 12 years' education

November 21, 2011: Siblings Deeply Affected By Child's Cancer Death
Many kids reported feeling more mature, compassionate

November 15, 2011: Fewer Disease Risk Factors Yet More Fatal Heart Attacks
Healthier profile might delay cardiac problems until old age, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Experimental Drug for Irregular Heart Rhythm Raises Death Risk: Study
Dronedarone trial cut short after excess of deaths in patients with permanent form of atrial fibrillation

November 14, 2011: Sepsis Plus Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Stroke, Death
Hospital patients with severe blood infections and new atrial fibrillation found at higher risk

November 14, 2011: Blood Thinner Xarelto Shows Promise for Heart Patients
Study found it cut odds of death and heart attack, but bleeding risk needs monitoring, experts say

November 11, 2011: Flu Hits 90 Million Children Under 5 Each Year
Global tally also includes 20 million kids with flu who develop potentially deadly pneumonia

November 08, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease
Experts outline recommendations for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

November 04, 2011: Earthquakes Put Millions of Lives, Major Cities at Risk
One of three victims will die from their injuries in massive temblors, researchers estimate

November 03, 2011: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 29
Another 139 people sickened in 28 states, CDC reports

November 01, 2011: Women No More Likely to Die After Angioplasty
But study finds they have more risk factors for heart disease than men

November 01, 2011: Deaths From Abuse of Painkillers Triple in a Decade: CDC
Almost two-thirds of overdose deaths are from opioid pain relievers, agency says

October 31, 2011: Could Happy Lives Be Longer Lives?
Study shows an association, but cause-and-effect isn't clear

October 28, 2011: Stress Linked to Higher Mortality Risk Among Men
Even moderate but sustained stress might have deadly effects, study suggests

October 26, 2011: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 28
Another 133 people sickened in 26 states, CDC reports

October 20, 2011: Breast Radiation After Lumpectomy Saves Lives: Study
Recurrence rate halved compared to those who undergo breast-conserving surgery alone, research shows

October 19, 2011: FDA: Dirty Conditions Likely to Blame for Listeria Outbreak at Cantaloupe Farm
Toll now stands at 25 people dead, 123 sickened in 26 states

October 17, 2011: Blood Type May Affect Survival After Heart Bypass
Type-AB patients fare better after this surgery than others, study finds

October 12, 2011: Death Toll From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak Now Stands at 23
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, CDC says

October 12, 2011: Survival Less Likely for Black Victims of Assault, Study Finds
Racial disparities seen in death rates for trauma center patients with gun, knife, blunt injuries

October 10, 2011: Dietary Supplements May Harm Older Women: Study
Iron, vitamin B6 and others might increase the risk of death, researchers say

October 07, 2011: 21 Deaths From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak: CDC
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, experts say

October 06, 2011: Anemia Could Add to Surgical Risks
Likelihood of complications, death higher for patients with this blood disorder, study says

October 06, 2011: Steve Jobs, Visionary Leader of Apple Inc., Dies at 56
Prognosis for his rare form of pancreatic cancer was poor