July 1, 2016 Opting for CPR but not intubation may not be wise If you have an advance directive that cherry-picks the interventions you want to receive if your heart suddenly stops, you might want to rethink your choices, according to physicians writing in JAMA Internal Medicine.
June 30, 2016 Following prevention guidelines linked to lowered risk for cancer Keeping active and eating healthy really does seem to reduce the odds of getting certain cancers and dying from them, according to a new review of past research.
June 30, 2016 More physical activity linked to less risk for cancer Higher levels of leisure-time activity may boost protection against a wide range of cancers, according to a new analysis of research from the U.S. and Europe.
June 29, 2016 Smoking takes a toll on a man's sperm, study suggests Need another reason to keep your distance from cigarettes?
June 29, 2016 Survey finds excess health problems in lesbians, gays, bisexuals Gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals reported more health problems than straight men and women, in a large U.S. survey.
June 28, 2016 Families see better end-of-life care for cancer than other diseases Families may be happiest with end-of-life care when their loved ones have cancer or dementia, because those patients are often treated with a focus on comfort and quality of life as they reach their final days, a U.S. study finds.
June 28, 2016 Even with good healthcare, social factors affect death risk Even in Sweden, a country with universal healthcare, disadvantaged people with diabetes are still more likely to die compared to diabetics with social and economic advantages, a new study finds.
June 27, 2016 20 household plants that remove indoor toxins NASA has been studying the effects of plants on air quality for about 20 years and their research confirms: Common houseplants are natural air purifiers.
June 27, 2016 Weight loss surgery helps keep pounds off 10 years later Ten years after gastric-bypass weight-loss surgery, patients in a recent study had managed to keep off much of the weight they'd lost.
June 24, 2016 Overweight young men may face high liver disease risk later in life Being overweight at 18 to 20 years old may signal that a man is headed for severe liver disease decades later, according to a large, long-term study from Sweden.