Health News Archives

Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Seniors
Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say

Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say

Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds

Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England
More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse

Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months
They easily distinguish language from animal sounds, researchers say

Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later
Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds

Study Forecasts More Young Doctors in Future
But estimates on workforce date conflict, experts say

Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier

Dialysis’ Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients
Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study

Eye Problems Increasing in Preemies
As more pre-term infants survive, doctors see more babies with retinopathy of prematurity