CDC: HIV-Related Mortality Disparities Persisting for Blacks
And, blacks account for 45 percent of CDC-funded testing events, 54.9 percent of newly positive
Two Novel Genetic Variants for Breast Cancer Discovered
London scientists say variants most strongly linked to estrogen receptor-positive disease
Prompt, Aggressive BP Management Encouraged
Systolic reading of 150 should prompt immediate action to prevent poor outcomes, researchers say
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked With Earlier Surgical Menopause
Menstrual abnormalities, endometriosis, pelvic pain also associated with CFS
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Still Too High
Two out of five children breathing in secondhand smoke
Lung Cancer Now Leads Cancer Mortality in Developed Nations
Leading cancer killer of American women for many years
ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations
Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
Flu Vaccination Rates for Nursing Home Staff Too Low
Many nursing home workers have mistaken beliefs about the flu and vaccination
One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill
One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery
Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says