May 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Colonoscopy may be preferable to sigmoidoscopy for these populations. Blacks and Hispanics have a significantly higher risk of developing precancerous colorectal polyps compared with whites continue reading »
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Some show subtle developmental delays, study finds. One in three children with an older sibling who has an autism spectrum disorder, or problems with social interaction and communication, continue reading »
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
'Superbug' then spreads to regional facilities, Scottish study suggests. A dangerous antibiotic-resistant "superbug" appears to originate in hospitals in large cities and then spreads to smaller hospitals, according to a new study. continue reading »
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Official launching of the National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day at the steps of the City Hall in New York City. The Latino Commission on AIDS and community partners will coordinate continue reading »
May 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Despite some hope from prior research, study finds no benefit from beta blocker medications. Widely used blood pressure medications called beta blockers do not cut a person's odds of developing colon cancer, a new study contends. continue reading »
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
More than 1,000 fewer babies died before celebrating their first birthday between 2007 and 2008, and many of them had the benefit of a full-term pregnancy, according to data released today by the National Center for Health Statistics. continue reading »
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
New study finds white moms-to-be are more likely to light up than blacks, Hispanics. Too many American women still smoke during their pregnancies, a new report finds, a continue reading »
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Children allowed to snuggle up with mom, dad may feel more secure and eat less, researchers say. Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep i continue reading »
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Review shows benefits of routine checks at clinics, in doctors' offices. Routine screening of women for domestic violence could reduce cases of abuse and injuries, a new analysis indicates. continue reading »
May 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Vaccinations protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases, experts say. Pre-teens living in states that require vaccinations for incoming midd continue reading »
