| Injury Risk Greater in Poorer Neighborhoods, Study Finds | | Residents in low-income areas have 20 times greater risk of trauma from guns and cuts | 9/10/2010 | 112847 |
| In Elderly, Risks Differ for Indoor Versus Outdoor Falls | | Prevention programs should take seniors' lifestyle, environment into account, researchers say | 9/10/2010 | 112837 |
| 10% of 2010 Winter Olympians Suffered Injuries | | Bobsledding, ice hockey, alpine freestyle skiing proved among most dangerous sports, study says | 9/10/2010 | 112833 |
| Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble | | Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased 'toy,' doctors say | 9/9/2010 | 112831 |
| Dementia Warning Signs Identified in Type 2 Diabetics: Study | | High blood pressure, slow gait, self-reported bad health might signal decline, researchers say | 9/9/2010 | 112827 |
| Many Heart Patients Place False Hope in Angioplasty | | In non-emergency scenarios, the artery-opening procedure won't prevent heart attack, experts note | 9/9/2010 | 112821 |
| Pancreatic Chemo Comparison Finds No Survival Boost | | Search for more successful treatments for the deadly cancer continues, expert says | 9/8/2010 | 112805 |
| 'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme | | Radiologists recommend minimally invasive procedure to remove staples, paper clips and more | 9/8/2010 | 112803 |
| Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits | | Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests | 9/8/2010 | 112797 |
| Room Air Sometimes as Good as Oxygen Therapy: Study | | Comparison found no significant difference in breathlessness levels among terminally ill | 9/4/2010 | 112771 |
| Safety Top Concern of U.S. Workers, Surveys Show | | Issue gets too little media attention, spokesmen say | 9/4/2010 | 112770 |
| As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves | | Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV | 9/4/2010 | 112766 |
| Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer | | 5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say | 9/3/2010 | 112761 |
| East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA | | Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV | 9/3/2010 | 112754 |
| Case Study Reveals 'Percussionist Wrist' Injury | | Similar to tennis elbow, painless growth appears to be instance of overuse | 9/2/2010 | 112739 |
| Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People | | Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says | 9/2/2010 | 112735 |
| Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs | | Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows | 9/1/2010 | 112725 |
| Babies Born Late May Face Small Cerebral Palsy Risk | | But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns | 9/1/2010 | 112724 |
| Dementia Patients, Caregivers May Benefit From Home-Based Program | | Professional evaluation, education over 4 months seems especially helpful for caregivers, study finds | 9/1/2010 | 112722 |
| East Coast Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA | | Feds advise residents to shore up homes, store water and food, and monitor radio, TV for info on risks and evacuation | 9/1/2010 | 112721 |