Arthroscopic surgery for athletes greatly reduces risk of recurring injury, study says
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Knowing what to expect before and after procedure aids healing, experts say
Higher temperatures when inside and more layers when outside are advised
Newer radiotherapy delivery systems cut dose, side effects after rare disease surgery
'Spirituality' has little effect, but active practice plays a role, study suggests
Social exclusion linked to aggression found in school shootings, other tragedies
Justice Department acts after revelation that Peanut Corp. of America shipped tainted product months before the current outbreak, FDA announces
Sponge-like molecule sops up bad lipoproteins, researchers say
CDC report details how health officials first spotted, chased down source and spread of tainted peanut product
AHA says research looked at smoking bans, acute care, diabetes control and childhood obesity
Much remains unknown about these treatments for menopausal symptoms, FDA says
Study says initiatives should target both coverage and access to health care
Blood screen can lead to more false positives, additional work-ups
Much of the work involves older homes, but lead paint wasn't banned until 1978
Air pollution, lax smoking laws make it this year's worst city for asthmatics, experts say
Review looked at 12 drugs, 117 studies and 25,000 patients to arrive at ranking
Recall covers everything made in the last two years; lawmakers demand criminal probe after U.S. health officials say company sent out questionable peanut products long before salmonella outbreak
Early emotional environment a key to later physical health, study says
The more procedures done per year, the higher the survival rate, study finds
13% of people over 20 now have the condition, while 30% are pre-diabetic, study finds
Study finds owners had more multiple drug-resistant strains than their pets
Half of batches tested positive, third of popular sweetened products showed traces
Attention, memory, physical processes affected 30 years later, study finds
BPA exposure has been linked to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, developmental problems
Almost 1 in 5 users have more contagious disease that's harder to control, study says
But researchers note system chosen needs to match needs, culture of staff
If all centers performed as well, nearly 153,000 lives might be saved annually, report finds
Lowering blood glucose levels also cut time in ICU, study finds
Player-to-player contact in competition behind almost 60% of cases, study finds
Metabolism and other body changes exacerbate wintertime issues
At least 38 companies across U.S. involved in recalls as salmonella outbreak action continues; Girl Scouts, Hershey and Kraft Foods say their products are safe
Analysis of VA study that was halted early says retinoid tretinoin not the culprit
Muscle protein variant, most common in India, leaves carriers with little warning of dangers
Called excipients, these agents include chemicals that can cause nerve damage, study says
Finding may help prevent spread of lung infections, including pandemic strains
Incidents were reported by half of family caretakers surveyed in British study
2 outbreaks highlight the dangers of infection from live birds, report shows
Study finds excluding them from discussions impacts patients, families
Study shows drops in fine-particle pollution correlate with increases in life expectancy
Harvard researchers say treatment involving genes works in mice
NutriSystem, pet food company join grocers and food suppliers in pulling products from shelves as FDA advises consumers not to eat anything but jars of peanut butter while probe continues
Change is linked to wind pattern that controls winter in Northern Hemisphere
Winter heating season prompts tips on how to avoid most common cause of poisoning in U.S.
In older women, being more fit helps cognitive function, study shows
Low, short-term doses of DFMO helps prevent disease spread, study finds
More companies pull products from shelves as FDA advises consumers not to eat anything but jars of peanut butter while salmonella probe continues
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria moving beyond hospital setting, study finds
Patients who received recommended care did better, regardless of race, study found
Gender disparity greatest in those 56 or older, but odds as good as males once on list