May 14, 2013: Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients

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 06, 2013: Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Dementia starts later in families with exceptional longevity, researchers say

May 06, 2013: Hungry Shoppers Pile High-Calorie Foods in Their Carts
Your body shifts to survival mode at the grocery store, expert says

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

April 22, 2013: Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
For those with the gene, drugs appeared to extend survival without spread of disease by several months

April 15, 2013: Freezing Treatment May Help Destroy Lung Tumors: Study
'Cryoablation' might offer therapeutic option for cancer patients whose disease has spread

April 12, 2013: Gene May Boost Death Risk From Most Common Thyroid Cancer
But survival rates for papillary thyroid cancer are still high, experts note

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 10, 2013: Gauging Brain Cancer Survival Time May Get Easier: Study
People with overactive version of a specific enzyme live less than half as long, research suggests

April 09, 2013: Moderate Drinking May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival: Study
Women who consume alcohol in moderation have lower risk of heart disease death, researchers add

April 03, 2013: Black Men Often Face Delays in Prostate Cancer Care: Study
Finding is more evidence of gap in quality of care for the disease, researcher says

April 01, 2013: Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, death

April 01, 2013: When Breast Cancer Spreads to Lungs, Surgery May Increase Survival
Study suggests patients who have tumors removed could live many extra months

March 28, 2013: Racial Gap Seen in Survival Among Kidney Dialysis Patients
Hispanics and blacks on dialysis live longer than whites, study found

March 27, 2013: Nearly 14 Million Cancer Survivors in U.S.: Report
Many are people who had breast or prostate tumors

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 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 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 12, 2013: Gay Men Who Marry Now Living Longer, Study Says
Better HIV/AIDS treatment accounts for improved longevity, researchers note

March 11, 2013: Abdominal 'Chemo Bath' May Extend Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients
Long-term study found women who received 'intraperitoneal' treatment lived about a year longer

March 05, 2013: Over 50? Checklist May Predict If You'll Be Alive in 10 Years
Although not a crystal ball, researchers say it might help doctors and patients make better choices

February 25, 2013: CPR Training Should Focus on High-Risk Neighborhoods: Experts
Bystander resuscitation attempts and cardiac arrest survival vary widely by location

February 21, 2013: Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
But it's too early to recommend anticoagulants for this purpose

February 19, 2013: Gene Mutation's Benefit for Ovarian Cancer Patients May Not Last: Study
Women with BRCA variant found to have better 3-year survival, but advantage fades by 10-year mark

February 18, 2013: Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device
Doctors focus on technical side of implantable defibrillator, not its effect on quality of life: study

February 15, 2013: Proscar Won't Boost Prostate Cancer Survival, Study Finds
Drug does appear to reduce diagnosis of the disease, researchers say

February 13, 2013: Could Duration of Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Be Halved?
Preliminary research suggests it might be safe to shorten the current 3-year treatment

February 08, 2013: Avastin May Help Boost Survival With Aggressive Cervical Cancer: Study
Women taking the drug lived more than 3 months longer on average, but side effects were an issue

February 07, 2013: Cancer Drug Doesn't Speed Up Tumor Growth, Researchers Say
Finding refutes earlier research in animals, could reassure patients taking Sutent

January 31, 2013: Belly Fat May Raise Odds of Early Death for Thin Heart Patients
Larger waist size dangerous even when weight is normal, study says

January 23, 2013: Longtime Smokers Lose a Decade of Life
Large study of U.S. smokers found quitting by age 35 reduces effect most, but it's never too late

January 22, 2013: Obese Drivers May Be More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
Seat belt positioning could be one reason, study authors say

January 21, 2013: Prolonged CPR May Boost Chances for Cardiac Arrest Victims
Performing resuscitation efforts in hospital for more than standard 20 minutes increased survival, studies find

January 21, 2013: 'Microbeads' May Boost Survival in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients
Small, preliminary study suggests radioactive beads may extend life by months in some patients

January 15, 2013: Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
Patients in large study seemed to do better when emergency workers used older ventilation method

January 14, 2013: Heavy Smoking May Raise Odds for Lethal Bladder Cancer
Study author called for individualized treatment based on this and other risk factors

January 11, 2013: Depressed Stroke Survivors May Face Higher Early Death Risk
Researchers recommend assessing stroke patients for mood problems

January 11, 2013: Marriage Might Lengthen Life
Study found those who did not have a spouse in their 40s were more than twice as likely to die early

January 09, 2013: Common Heart Drug Might Improve Lung Cancer Survival
Beta blockers may slow the spread of the disease, researchers report

January 09, 2013: Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings: Study
Risks outweigh benefits for those with few years left, researchers say

January 04, 2013: Implanted Heart Devices Have Real-World Benefits: Study
These defibrillators perform well outside of the research environment, investigators say

January 02, 2013: Could Being a Little Overweight Help You Live Longer?
International analysis found obesity raised the odds of early death, but a few extra pounds didn't hurt

December 25, 2012: Patient Survival Rises When Drugs Suppress Hepatitis C in Blood: Study
Risk of death was 4 times lower if the virus stayed at undetectable levels for 6 months, researchers found

December 21, 2012: Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair: Study
Less-invasive endovascular method now an acceptable alternative to open surgery, Hopkins researcher says

December 19, 2012: Smoking Deadlier For HIV Patients Than Virus Itself: Study
Nonsmokers getting good care had life expectancy of 78, compared with 63 for smokers

December 18, 2012: Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids With Cardiac Arrest
Study suggests better resuscitation methods made difference

December 13, 2012: Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
Chemo seems to play a role in early diagnosis of diabetes in postmenopausal patients

December 11, 2012: Avastin Shows No Benefit for Earlier Colon Cancer: Study
Experts say while it can help in advanced disease, that doesn't mean it works at all stages