Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
Study found one in two went without, while 87% of younger patients got it after surgery
full story » Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study finds
full story » Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising
Numbers have grown steadily since the 1990s; baby boomer epidemic predicted
full story » Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say
full story » Women's Chromosomes May Affect Blood Pressure
The effect might be strongest after menopause, mouse study suggests
full story » Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability
Swedish researchers say loss of stem cells in the hippocampus could be to blame
full story » Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study finds
full story » 'Pill' Won't Shorten Your Life: Study
And it may even be beneficial, researchers find
full story » Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report
full story » Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say
full story » New Knee May Improve Balance
Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds
full story » As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found
full story » Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks
full story » Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis
Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients
full story » Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds
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