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February 16, 2017

Wide variation in willingness of ER doctors to prescribe painkillers

A national comparison of emergency room physicians has uncovered a broad range of prescribing patterns for painkillers, and high-volume prescribers may be encouraging long-term use of the drugs among their elderly patients.

February 16, 2017

Older women reduce their endometrial cancer risk with weight loss

Postmenopausal women who intentionally lost weight over the course of three years had a much lower risk of endometrial cancer up to 11 years later compared to women whose weight didn't change, a U.S. study finds.

February 15, 2017

With colon cancer, smokers may be less likely to survive

Current smokers diagnosed with colorectal cancer are more likely to die from it than former smokers or people who never tried cigarettes, a recent study suggests.

February 14, 2017

Sleep tied to sexual activity and satisfaction among older women

Older women who sleep well at night are more likely to have satisfying sex lives, a recent study suggests.

February 14, 2017

Heavy snowfall tied to higher heart attack risk for men

Men may be at increased risk for a fatal heart attack after a major snowstorm hits, a Canadian study suggests.

February 13, 2017

Drowsy drivers often behind fatal crashes

In the U.S. alone, more than 6,000 people die in drowsy driving-related motor vehicle crashes each year, a recent study suggests.

February 8, 2017

Adults urged to get vaccinated

Too many U.S. adults are not getting vaccinated, putting themselves and others at risk, immunization experts say.

February 6, 2017

Orca that killed trainer died from bacterial pneumonia

SeaWorld officials say Tilikum, the orca that killed a trainer at the company's Orlando park, died from bacterial pneumonia.

February 2, 2017

Jet lag dampens Major League Baseball players' performance

Bookmakers have long factored home-field advantage into a baseball team's odds of winning, but a new study suggests that jet lag could wipe it out.

February 1, 2017

Brain games linked to delayed cognitive decline in elderly

Older people who engage in mentally stimulating activities later in life may have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment than their peers who don't challenge their minds, a study suggests.