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Is it helpful to add omega-3 fatty acids to minimize the damage?

Japan spends the least on healthcare and the US spends the most--without providing superior care for the money.

Costs associated with obesity are even higher than originally thought.

Landmark study seeks 100,000 new participants.

New approach to improve the medical liability system expected to reduce healthcare costs.

About half of cancer survivors die from cancer, but the other half die from other causes

Proposed changes in the Tobacco Control Act have been posted for public comments.

Because of the current 'bubble', we'll soon be facing another shortage of RNs.

Researchers propose a simple process to identify significant memory and cognition disorders.

Ten rights and responsibilities of users identified.

Surprisingly, error rates are consistent with handwritten prescriptions.

Utilization rates of cancer screening tests are lower than national target rates.

Are electronic cigarettes "a miracle" as some users claim, or an unproven-and potentially harmful-smoking cessation aid?

Every clinician should have this resource at their fingertips.

The public may believe it's superior to surgery performed solely by humans, but are they correct?

The Internet has made it easy for students to obtain test questions.

Promising study results were released at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

A federal appeals court decides that stem cells are a renewable tissue.

Four commonly prescribed drugs are responsible for most emergency room visits.

On November 14th, World Diabetes Day, a look at the recent diabetes statistics are concerning.

Global study identifies who people turn to for health advice.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network releases newest update.

Women are now advised to have fewer screenings over their lifetime.

The 2011 State-by-State Palliative Care Report Card is now available for viewing.

The USPSTF releases its new recommendations for public comment.

Do you know who has the highest---and lowest---smoking rates in the US?

We may think we're delivering compassionate care, but the public feels otherwise.

The Joint Commission has released this year's list of top-performing hospitals.