demographics

Family Income Impacts Children's Health

Health - October 8, 2008

Big gaps exist between states, and between poor, middle- and upper-class families, study finds more >>

HIV Outbreak Began Decades Earlier Than Thought

Health - October 1, 2008

Rise of cities, risky behavior in west central Africa between 1884 and 1924 at root, study says more >>

Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery

Health - September 29, 2008

Study raises questions about disparities in outcomes, but offers no concrete answers more >>

3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive

Health - September 26, 2008

In some countries, prevalence of infection may be as high as 40%, study suggests more >>

Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise

Health - September 9, 2008

International study debunks some commonly held beliefs about this type of cancer more >>

Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots

Health - September 5, 2008

Beasts established themselves earlier than presumed more >>

Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk

Health - September 4, 2008

Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says more >>

Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound

Health - August 27, 2008

Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count more >>

One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones

Health - August 25, 2008

Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address more >>

Data Points: Changing U.S. Demographics

Opinion - August 18, 2008

Getting older and more diverse. more >>

Immigrant Children Less Likely to Exercise

Health - August 4, 2008

Study finds they participate in fewer sports but watch less TV more >>

Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries

Health - July 28, 2008

Standard criteria too restrictive, gap with higher-income nations smaller, group says more >>

Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS

Health - July 25, 2008

Environmental link to chemical rockets destroyed at one Iraq site focus of investigations more >>

U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow

Health - July 17, 2008

One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says more >>

Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live

Health - July 17, 2008

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Heat Exposure a Dangerous Summer Threat

Health - July 9, 2008

The poor, the elderly and people without health insurance especially vulnerable, study says more >>

Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes

Health - July 8, 2008

Study says Medicare Modernization Act yet to show drop-off in access predicted by critics more >>

TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases

Health - July 1, 2008

Identifying cluster characteristics early would aid control efforts, researchers say more >>

Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate

Health - June 30, 2008

Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise more >>

Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates

Health - June 25, 2008

More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes more >>

Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status

Health - June 25, 2008

Richer countries perform most, but safety an issue in poorer areas, analysis finds more >>

24 Million Americans Had Diabetes in 2007

Health - June 24, 2008

57 million more had pre-diabetes, but education drive making inroads, CDC says more >>

Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities