Health News Archives

Standard Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective for Prisoners
Study finds therapy reduces new infections, cuts outlays

Poverty Raises Mortality Risk With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Getting chemotherapy did improve chances of survival, study found

Why Some Kids Are Bullied From the Start
Study finds early aggression, harsh parenting, economic status combine to make a victim

Lack of Insurance Raises Abused Babies’ Death Risk
Poorer access to care may play a role, experts say

Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Study raises questions about disparities in outcomes, but offers no concrete answers

’Fear of Losing’ Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Brain imaging reveals why some people can't resist paying too much at auctions

U.S. Abortion Rate at 30-Year Low
Many abortions are among older mothers and minority women, report says

Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
Difference is most pronounced among black women, study finds

Spanish Speakers Have Difficulty Accessing Health Care in U.S.
But poverty and lack of insurance are the real barriers, experts say

9/11’s Health Effects Lingered for Years
Injured, workers and passersby developed psychological, respiratory woes, latest NYC report finds