October 23, 2015 About 1,200 dental patients in Oklahoma screened for HIV About 1,200 patients have been screened for exposure to HIV and hepatitis in Oklahoma after authorities found a Tulsa dentist using improper sterilization procedures and rusty surgical tools, a public health official said
October 23, 2015 The happiest US state is ... They did it again. The Hawaiians are the happiest people in the nation, while West Virginia held its bottom spot with the lowest overall well-being among U.S. states, finds a new Gallup-Healthways poll
October 23, 2015 How to interpret online doctor reviews Many people rely on websites like Yelp or Vitals when looking for a new doctor or specialist. Michael Fertik, founder and CEO of Reputation.com, offers the following tips for assessing physician reviews.
October 23, 2015 Genetic Cancer Test Often Urged for Wrong Women Doctors are too quick to recommend expensive genetic counseling or testing for ovarian cancer, but at the same time often fail to refer women at high risk for the disease, government researchers said
October 23, 2015 How to deal with mold contamination after Hurricane Sandy In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many are dealing with flooding and water damage. If areas of your home have been wet for two or more days, you may be dealing with a possible mold problem. Here are the most important things you need to know when dealing with molds
October 23, 2015 Faster Stroke Care When Patients Come by Ambulance Patients with stroke-like symptoms get brain scans faster when they arrive at the hospital by ambulance than when they use a taxi or private car, a new study suggests
October 23, 2015 Victim of Indiana Fair Collapse to Be Organ Donor The family of a cheerleading coach from Ohio who suffered severe brain injuries when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair stage says they've decided to "allow to her to be at peace" and have scheduled an organ donation surgery
October 23, 2015 Can Chocolate Fight Aging and Make Your Skin Glow? The world's largest chocolate maker says it may have come up with a chocolate bar that could fight wrinkles and slow the aging process, making it the latest food group to tap the appetite for healthier living.
October 23, 2015 7th possible meningitis case emerges in Princeton University outbreak State health officials have declared a meningitis outbreak on the Princeton University campus.
October 23, 2015 US health panel likely to make HIV tests routine A U.S. health panel may soon make HIV testing as standard a practice as checking cholesterol levels, a move that would fundamentally change how the virus is detected and treated
