Experts say that patients have started expecting their doctors to help them make decisions about their care based on the cost of treatment. Read Summary >
Swedish researchers have found that having an inept or abrasive supervisor both increases workers' chance of having a heart attack and makes them more likely to take sick leave. Read Summary >
Researchers say obesity is a major risk factor for left atrial enlargement (LAE)--a heart structure problem that increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke, and death. Read Summary >
Though women generally live longer than men worldwide, scientists say that women are not able to "reach their full human potential" because their critical medical needs are not being met. Read Summary >
The U.S. recession has made it more difficult than ever for people to afford their prescription medications, but according to one expert, there are several options for helping make meds more affordable. Read Summary >
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats. Read Summary >
Stroke victims who are taken directly to a trained stroke center are more likely to receive the necessary clot-busting drugs--and receive them more quickly--than those taken to a regular hospital, research suggests. Read Summary >
New research suggests that a diet high in fructose, a major ingredient in sugary sodas and other sweetened foods, raises the risk of developing high blood pressure. Read Summary >
