February 09, 2012: More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC
But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds

February 09, 2012: Many Doctors May Be Less Than Honest With Their Patients
Survey found one in 10 lied, many painted too rosy a prognosis

February 07, 2012: New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial
But other drugs can still get the job done, experts say

February 06, 2012: Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say
But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication

February 02, 2012: Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD
Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say

January 31, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents
New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role

January 30, 2012: Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad for Your Health
Study finds they're less likely to counsel heavy patients on weight

January 24, 2012: Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts
Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

January 24, 2012: Baltimore Deemed U.S. City With Most Top-Ranked Hospitals
Other cities with top-performing hospitals include Phoenix, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Richmond

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

January 20, 2012: Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism
The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

January 20, 2012: Many Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options: Study
Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery

January 19, 2012: Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say
New American Heart Association guidelines detail who -- and who isn't -- at risk

January 13, 2012: Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed as Ectopic
Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

January 05, 2012: New Guidelines Issued for Combining HIV, Seizure Meds
Doctors urged to use caution in treating HIV/AIDS patients who experience seizures

December 29, 2011: Is American Medicine Too Test Happy?
Overuse of diagnostic exams can harm patient health, inflate medical costs, some experts warn

December 23, 2011: Many VA Patients Would Share Personal Health Records, Study Finds
Nearly 80% surveyed said they would allow spouse, others access to information

December 23, 2011: Breast Cancer Patients Face More Imaging Tests Today
Study finds multiple visits common in pre-op period, urges better coordination

December 16, 2011: Blood Pressure Readings Differ When Guidelines Followed
Study compared routine measurements to method recommended by experts

December 15, 2011: Dentists Could Fill Gap in Health Care, Study Says
Many Americans who make dental visits don't get routine medical care

December 14, 2011: Higher Hospital Admissions Equal Higher Readmissions: Study
Quality of care after hospital discharge may not be the problem, researchers say

December 13, 2011: Chronic Fatigue Tied to Extended School Absences
Undiagnosed cases of the syndrome may affect 1% of students aged 11 to 16, study suggests

December 08, 2011: Few With Acute Kidney Injury See Specialists, Study Finds
Researchers urge greater efforts to identify and treat these patients

December 06, 2011: Most Doctors Don't Tell Parents Kids Are Overweight
Or health care providers are speaking up, but message isn't sticking, 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 28, 2011: Doctors in a Bind When Parents Want to Delay, Skip Vaccines
Study finds most pediatricians may consider 'alternative schedules,' but within limits

November 24, 2011: Doctor, Take a Cue From Shakespeare
Mind-body links frequent in the Bard's plays and poems, researcher says

November 21, 2011: Psoriasis Treatment's Convenience May Be Key for Patients
Study assesses patient priorities

November 17, 2011: Cancer Doctors Still Not Great With Patients' Pain
It remains under-recognized and under-treated, survey finds

November 11, 2011: New Guidelines Urge Cholesterol Check for All Kids Ages 9 to 11
Recommendations a shift from testing only children with family history of heart disease

November 09, 2011: Low-Income Dads <i>Are</i> Involved With Their Kids, Study Finds
But doctors still focus mostly on moms, researchers say

November 08, 2011: Heart Stress Test Likelier When Doctor Owns Equipment: Study
But unnecessary procedures might have dropped with recent guidelines, expert said

November 08, 2011: Health Care Workers Often Trade Hand Hygiene for Gloves
More than half didn't wash hands after treating patients, risking spread of infection, study says

November 08, 2011: Suicide Checklist Spots People at Highest Risk
Every doctor's office visit should include the assessment, researcher says

November 01, 2011: New Technique to Remove Skull Tumors May Mean Less Scarring
Surgeons go in through a 'natural' opening behind the molars

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 Listening to Mozart Help Doctors Spot Colon Polyps?
It may temporarily boost mental skills used while performing colonoscopy, researchers say

October 19, 2011: Obese, Asthmatic Kids Need Special Care Under Anesthesia
Studies find obese children have twice as many respiratory complications, need less anesthetic

October 18, 2011: Parents, Doctors Often Differ on Chemo for Incurable Kids
Health professionals would usually opt for supportive care alone, study shows

October 18, 2011: Report Tracks Patient Outcomes at 5,000 U.S. Hospitals
Researchers also outline who is using the Internet to compare doctors, hospitals

October 17, 2011: Many Don't Believe Their Obesity is Unhealthy: Study
Research involving ER patients finds poor communication with doctors a big factor

October 12, 2011: Many on Medical Guideline Panels Have Conflicts of Interest: Study
Drug industry connections a possible influence on recommended treatments for cholesterol, diabetes

October 07, 2011: Report: Task Force to Recommend Against PSA Test
The exam for prostate cancer has been controversial for some time

October 05, 2011: Gauging General Health as 'Poor' May Point to Dementia Risk
Study suggests it might be a predictor, but one expert says more research is needed

September 30, 2011: Doctors Consider Nonverbal Cues in Medical Decisions
Patient's body language, physical appearance and tone of voice affect doctor's decisions, study shows

September 29, 2011: Otherwise Healthy Older Men Undertreated for Prostate Cancer: Study
Yet younger men with other serious health issues may be overtreated for the cancer, research shows

September 28, 2011: Cancer Patients Should Ask Doctors to Use Simple Terms
Patients making treatment decisions need clear explanations of options, experts say

September 27, 2011: Surgeon Experience Matters in Neck Artery Procedure: Study
Patient death rate within 30 days higher if doctor has less experience with carotid stenting

September 26, 2011: More Frequent Doctor Visits May Benefit Diabetes Patients
Quicker control of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol might reduce complications, study says

September 26, 2011: Many Doctors Think Patients Get Over-Treated, Study Says
Malpractice concerns influence many testing decisions, U.S. physicians say