Bystander CPR may boost survival odds when ambulance delayed Cardiac arrest patients who get cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander at the scene may have better survival odds even when an ambulance takes a long time to arrive, a Danish study suggests.
Few black diabetes patients in US drug trials Even though diabetes rates are almost twice as high in black people as in whites, black patients may be far less likely to be included in drug safety trials, a recent study suggests.
US strikes deal to export eggs to bird flu-stricken South Korea The United States has reached an agreement that is expected to open the door for its first-ever exports of shell eggs to South Korea, as the North Asian country labors through its worst outbreak of bird flu in history, U.S. government and industry officials said on Friday.
Britain's health service in a 'humanitarian crisis,' Red Cross says Britain's health service is engulfed in a "humanitarian crisis" that requires the support of the Red Cross to use Land Rovers to transport patients, the charity said on Saturday.
Studies find worrying over- and underuse of medicine worldwide LONDON - Up to 70 percent of hysterectomies in the United States, a quarter of knee replacements in Spain and more than half the antibiotics prescribed in China are inappropriate, overused healthcare, researchers said on Monday.
15 truths about juicing you need to know The juicing trend doesn’t show any signs of letting up—and there’s a lot of pulp fiction about the benefits.
7 worst supplements for your heart This month, Americans will make New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy, exercise more, get more sleep, and maybe even find ways to manage stress.
How to make over your worst health habits We all have at least one not-so-great behavior we've tried (and tried and tried) to kick: Sucking down super-sweet coffee drinks every morning.
Best foods to avoid a winter cold While the winter season brings lots of festivities and fun, it also tends to be the time we see an uptick in colds.
1 month ago, she had a headache. Now, Florida girl fighting cancer and requesting get-well cards. A Florida family facing a long road to recovery as their 5-year-old receives cancer treatment is asking well-wishers to send cards to lift her spirit.
