Diet, Discord and Diversionary Tactics
Politicians' call for further review of the dietary guidelines report has nothing to do with respect for science. read the full article
Reduced Blood Flow to Back of Brain Raises Recurrent Stroke Risk: Study
Procedure to open blocked arteries may benefit these patients, research suggestsread the full article
End-of-Life Talk Often Comes Too Late for Blood Cancer Patients
Study found most lymphoma, leukemia specialists don't discuss hospice care until death is imminentread the full article
Home Births May Be Safe for ‘Low-Risk’ Pregnancies: Study
But critic dismisses the Canadian findings as incomplete, not applicable to the U.S.read the full article
FDA eases restrictions on blood donations from gay men
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are lifting the nation's 32-year-old lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, but major restrictions will continue to limit who can donate.read the full article
FDA Eases Restrictions on Blood Donations From Gay Men
FDA lifts lifetime ban on blood donations from gay men; now requires 12 months abstinence.read the full article
More Evidence That Time-to-Treatment Is Crucial for Stroke
Patients who got clot-busting catheter therapy sooner fared better in studyread the full article
Being ‘Fat But Fit’ Won’t Cut Your Risk of Premature Death
Study suggests benefits of physical fitness don't overcome risk from obesityread the full article
FDA Lifts 30-Year Ban on Blood Donations by Gay Men
Studies from other countries show policy won't compromise blood supply, health officials sayread the full article
Study Touts Benefits of Group Prenatal Care
Spending time with other pregnant women, sharing experiences may help young mothers-to-beread the full article