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Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers

Health - November 20, 2009

Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids more >>

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

Health - November 20, 2009

But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says more >>

Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk

Health - November 17, 2009

Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21% more >>

Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims

Health - November 15, 2009

Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows more >>

Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death

Health - November 11, 2009

Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die more >>

Income Inequality Affects Quality of Life for All

Health - November 11, 2009

Closing gap between rich and poor could save 1.5 million lives a year, study suggests more >>

Health Buzz: Dense Breasts a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Recurrence and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 9, 2009

Your health insurance plan after reform; determining the best way to prevent sudden death in athletes. more >>

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'

Health - November 5, 2009

Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy more >>

CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality

Health - November 3, 2009

Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births more >>

Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment

Health - November 1, 2009

Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds more >>

Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England

Health - October 30, 2009

More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse more >>

At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu

Health - October 30, 2009

Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says more >>

17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance

Health - October 29, 2009

Kids without coverage are more apt to die while hospitalized, study finds more >>

All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death

Health - October 27, 2009

Higher mortality rates not restricted to those with cardiovascular disease, study finds more >>

Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked

Health - October 23, 2009

Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find more >>

Dying Wishes Followed More Often for Whites

Health - October 22, 2009

Better communication needed for black patients, researchers say more >>

Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery

Health - October 21, 2009

Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds more >>

Post-Traumatic Stress May Raise Death Risks

Health - October 17, 2009

Veterans with disorder more likely to die within a year of major surgery, study finds more >>

Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study

Health - October 14, 2009

Researchers say CT scans may be needed to spot the risk more >>

Impaired Vision May Shorten Life Span

Health - October 13, 2009

Non-correctable problems linked to injury, illness and death, study shows more >>

Study Compares Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Methods

Health - October 13, 2009

Ongoing research finds better short-term results for endovascular repair than for open surgery more >>

76 Children Dead From Swine Flu: CDC

Health - October 9, 2009

Finding highlights the need for kids to be vaccinated against the disease, experts say more >>

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