More primary care physicians in the U.S. may prolong lifespans, study says
Having more doctors may lead to seeing longer lifespans in the United States, new findings show.
Smoking may hurt body’s fight against skin cancer
Smoking can hurt the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, a new study says.
Study: Chemical in Roundup may increase cancer risk by 40 percent
Glyphosate a chemical in the popular weedkiller Roundup, may elevate cancer risk in people, according to a new study.
Hip and knee replacements show high durability, study shows
Most hip replacements last well after the surgery was performed, with 90 percent lasting 15 years and 70 percent last 20 years, according to a new study.
Trial launched to study HIV-to-HIV liver transplant outcomes
The country’s first large-scale clinical trial to study the safety of liver transplants between people with HIV was launched on Thursday.
Irregular heartbeat triggers can easily be altered
People with irregular heartbeats may be able to reverse the condition with simple lifestyle changes, new research shows.
People with sleep apnea three times as likely to have heart failure
Not getting enough sleep could lead to a heart attack, a new study says.
More U.S. adults reporting chronic pain, study says
U.S. adults are seeking treatment for chronic pain more than ever, a new study says.
Pot use in youth linked to risk for depression, suicidal behavior
Many people use cannabis for relaxation, among other reasons. New research suggests, however, that for adolescents and teens it may have potentially damaging effects.
Post-menopausal women who drink diet soda have increased stroke risk
Consuming multiple diet beverages in one day is associated with elevated stroke risk in post-menopausal women, a study says.
