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April 8, 2015

Uninsured May Face Much Higher Charges for Cancer Drugs

Uninsured May Face Much Higher Charges for Cancer Drugs Chemotherapy fees can be 43 times more than those for insured patients, study finds By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April…

April 8, 2015

In Rare Cases, Kids Can Get Food Allergies From Donated Blood

In Rare Cases, Kids Can Get Food Allergies From Donated Blood But these 'transferred' reactions clear up within a few months, experts say TUESDAY, April 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) --…

April 8, 2015

Pouch in Heart May Trigger Unexplained Strokes: Study

Pouch in Heart May Trigger Unexplained Strokes: Study Researchers suspect it may allow clots to form, then travel to the brain TUESDAY, April 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A pouch-like…

April 8, 2015

Lonely Seniors Visit Doctors More Often

Lonely Seniors Visit Doctors More Often Study findings suggest increasing social connections might reduce health costs TUESDAY, April 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults who are chronically lonely visit…

April 8, 2015

Alcoholics Face Greater Death Risk When Hospitalized

Alcoholics Face Greater Death Risk When Hospitalized And they die an average of 8 years earlier than those with no drinking problem, study shows TUESDAY, April 7, 2015 (HealthDay News)…

April 7, 2015

Cooling After Cardiac Arrest May Help Preserve Brain Function

Cooling After Cardiac Arrest May Help Preserve Brain Function Study finds reducing body temperature slightly tied to good mental outcomes By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay…

April 7, 2015

Costlier Breast Cancer Treatments Linked to Better Survival

Costlier Breast Cancer Treatments Linked to Better Survival Study shows recent advances help improve odds, but medical bills are rising MONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- More expensive breast…

April 7, 2015

Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig Beat Other Commercial Diet Plans, Study Finds

Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig Beat Other Commercial Diet Plans, Study Finds However, other programs haven't done long-term, randomized trials By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay News)…

April 7, 2015

Tobacco Smoke Strengthens ‘Superbug,’ Lab Research Finds

Tobacco Smoke Strengthens 'Superbug,' Lab Research Finds MRSA may become deadlier, even more resistant to treatment MONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Cigarette smoke appears to strengthen a dreaded…

April 6, 2015

Higher Alcohol Taxes May Lead to Fewer Drunk-Driving Deaths: Study

Higher Alcohol Taxes May Lead to Fewer Drunk-Driving Deaths: Study Researchers believe thousands of fatalities could be avoided each year MONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Higher alcohol taxes…

April 6, 2015

Breast Milk Bought Online Might Contain Cow’s Milk, Study Finds

Breast Milk Bought Online Might Contain Cow's Milk, Study Finds Untested samples may also harbor bacteria, viruses, experts say By Tara Haelle HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay News)…

April 4, 2015

Exercise Might Boost Mental Function in People With Schizophrenia

Exercise Might Boost Mental Function in People With Schizophrenia Aerobic activity offers many benefits, but study needs to be duplicated, researcher says FRIDAY, April 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Aerobic…
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