Longevity - Page 133

January 13, 2015

Man injected with HIV as baby doing well more than 20 years later

When he was just 11 months old, Brryan Jackson suffered a tragic attack when his father injected him with HIV-tainted blood in an attempt to avoid paying child support.  More than 20 years later, he says he has a positive spirit and has even forgiven his father.

January 13, 2015

3-year-old girl dies after being trapped in sofa bed

A New York City man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl who got caught inside a sofa bed.

January 13, 2015

Metformin tied to longer prostate cancer survival

In older men with diabetes and prostate cancer, taking the diabetes drug metformin was linked to a lower risk of death, according to a new study.

January 13, 2015

Mom issues health warning after 16-year-old son dies of testicular cancer

After the recent loss of their 16-year-old son from testicular cancer, one family is urging other young men to get checked regularly.

January 13, 2015

NYC doctor who performed fatal liposuction turns himself in on manslaughter charges

The Park Avenue doctor who performed a risky liposuction that killed a gorgeous Manhattan woman has been indicted on manslaughter charges and turned himself in this morning, authorities said

January 13, 2015

US military veteran suicides rise, one dies every 65 minutes

The most extensive study yet by the U.S. government on suicide among military veterans shows more veterans are killing themselves than previously thought, with 22 deaths a day - or one every 65 minutes, on average

November 20, 2014

Docs, Nurses: Many Seriously Ill Patients Get Too Much Care

A third of doctors working in intensive care units (ICUs) believe one or more of their patients is getting inappropriate care, with slightly fewer nurses sharing the sentiment

November 20, 2014

100 Year-Old Ohio Doctor Still Treats Patients

The 100-year-old doctor still makes house calls. Dr. Fred Goldman from Cincinnati recently celebrated his 100th birthday and has no plans to retire yet.

November 20, 2014

Health Panel Takes Heat on Cancer Screening Advice

The experiences of these doctors shows just how difficult it will be to curb spiraling costs in the world's most expensive healthcare system by determining what screenings work, based on a rigorous study of clinical evidence, and what can lead to unnecessary and risky procedures

November 20, 2014

FDA to Review Pfizer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug

U.S. health regulators have accepted the application for Pfizer Inc's closely watched experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug