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October 26, 2015

Poverty may increase odds of repeat hospitalizations

When patients are hospitalized more than once in the same month, it may have more to do with their income or education levels than the quality of care they received, a U.S. study suggests.

October 26, 2015

Childhood cancer effects may linger in adults

Survivors of childhood cancers have an increased risk of disfigurement and persistent hair loss later in life, and for some that may lead to long-term emotional distress, suggests a new study

October 26, 2015

Too much television may be linked to increased risk of early death

Watching three or more hours of television per day might put you at risk for an early death, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

October 26, 2015

Stroke recognition, response subpar in US and UK

A new survey suggests that just over half of people in the U.S. and England would know how to recognize a stroke and when to call an ambulance.

October 26, 2015

Trial finds polypill cuts blood pressure and cholesterol for all over-50s

A four-in-one pill cut blood pressure and cholesterol significantly in over-50s with no history of heart disease in a small study, fueling debate about the use of a so-called polypill to ward off heart attacks and strokes

October 26, 2015

Women's lung cancer death risk rises

Female smokers are more likely to die from lung cancer now than a few decades ago, a new study says

October 26, 2015

Interpreters in ER may limit medical errors, study suggests

Having professional translators in emergency rooms for non-English-speaking patients may help limit potential miscommunications

October 26, 2015

Many seriously ill Americans lack access to palliative care

Millions of Americans suffering from serious illness lack access to care that could improve their quality of life by relieving pain and other symptoms, a study finds.

October 25, 2015

1 in 3 older adults reports age discrimination

Many older adults report being discriminated against due to their age, according to a new study.

October 25, 2015

HIV linked to higher chance of heart attack

People with HIV are almost 50 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those who aren't infected with the virus - even after taking into account their other health risks, according to a new study