wo million survivors skipped a medical procedure in 2009, experts say, and those under the age of 65 were twice as likely to forego treatment or leave prescriptions unfilled as older patients. Read Summary >
The investigation into these common products also found that 9 products illegally claimed to cure diseases from cancer and high blood pressure to Alzheimer's. Read Summary >
Researchers say that if all states banned smoking in public places such as restaurants and offices nationwide, the number of Americans suffering from heart attacks would decrease by more than 18,000 within the first year alone. Read Summary >
For years, doctors have avoided giving COPD patients these medications, based on studies in the 1980s that found beta blockers could restrict airways. Read Summary >