Health News Archives

Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Studies are taking place at more than 1,100 facilities across the U.S.

Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation
Northwestern consortium's program features message boards, videos and advice

Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say

New Scheduler Helps Track Kids’ Shots
Computerized program tells them when to give vaccines after child misses appointment

Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders
But their tech savvy helps them use online programs as well as drugs to help problem

’Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management
Canada's TELEHEALTH program improved conditions for patients in rural and remote areas

Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits
Study finds more than 25% of pediatric 'emergencies' could have been handled online

Suicide Data on Web Mostly Not Preventive
British study finds Internet searches provide more on 'how to' than 'how to prevent'

Faster Test Detects Fake Tamiflu Drugs
With counterfeiters looking to cash in on fears, Georgia team develops a 1-minute screen

Free Booklet Gives the Facts on Lung Cancer
Online guide aimed at the newly diagnosed, National Lung Cancer Partnership says