Health News Archives

Drinking Problems Greater Among Returning Combat Veterans
Mental health issues also more common after war, studies show

Immune System Protein Predicts Toxic Shock Survival
Finding may enable investigators to screen lower risk patients from trials of new therapies

Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids’ Repeat Injuries
Emergency department 'teachable moments' remembered well by parents, youngsters, study finds

Relationship Violence Common Among College Students
Almost half had experienced it before or during college, survey shows

Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently

Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
They resulted in 8,000 deaths, 56,000 hospitalizations for those 65 and older, CDC reports

Type, Severity of Iraq War Injuries Change Over Time
Insurgents' explosive devices killing more soldiers, leaving injured with more wounds, study says

PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11
One in 8 NYC residents near scene affected years later, with those injured suffering most

Cooling May Not Help Injured Brains in Children
Experts say it's too soon to judge this therapy for traumatic brain injury

TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages
When police, fire officials interviewed, viewers twice as likely to hear advice