Health News Archives

Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says

Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Studies are taking place at more than 1,100 facilities across the U.S.

Less Exposure to Violent Media Makes Youths Less Aggressive
Study found they were less likely to bully others, get into fights

Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-mail
Report shows 30,000 have used Internet service to handle delivery of delicate news

Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation
Northwestern consortium's program features message boards, videos and advice

Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say

Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say

Medical Blogs May Threaten Patient Privacy
More than half revealed data for easy IDs, lacked basic ethical standards, study finds

Researchers Map America’s Deadliest Roads
Online satellite imagery also provides crash data in public policy effort to boost safety

Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
Report finds dozens of products on more than 1,000 sites