Health News Archives

Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Studies are taking place at more than 1,100 facilities across the U.S.

Less Exposure to Violent Media Makes Youths Less Aggressive
Study found they were less likely to bully others, get into fights

Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-mail
Report shows 30,000 have used Internet service to handle delivery of delicate news

Surfing the Web Stimulates Your Brain
Internet searches keep the mind active, study finds

Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
They burn many more calories and have higher heart rates, researchers say

Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say

Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say

Researchers Map America’s Deadliest Roads
Online satellite imagery also provides crash data in public policy effort to boost safety

Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
Report finds dozens of products on more than 1,000 sites

Medicare to Pay Bonuses for ’E-Prescribing’
Doctors can earn additional money by initiating computerized prescribing systems