It’s never too late to quit smoking before lung surgery
(Reuters Health) – Smokers who’ll be having surgery for lung cancer should quit smoking before the operation, and the sooner the better, a new study shows. Among patients who had…
Family behind Purdue Pharma pushed opioid marketing, Massachusetts says
BOSTON (Reuters) – Members of the wealthy Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma LP pushed it to boost sales of OxyContin and other opioids even as questions emerged about the extent…
U.S. substance abuse helpline largely unknown
(Reuters Health) – The U.S. government’s toll-free substance abuse helpline, which provides free referral services to those looking for treatment, gets little publicity, a new study finds. By contrast, suicide…
Even slightly early birth linked to lower income and education in adulthood
(Reuters Health) – Even when babies are born “full term,” those who spend fewer weeks in the womb may still be less likely to earn a college degree and get…
Few U.S. teens get enough fiber
(Reuters Health) – Most teens eat far less fiber than recommended, and this nutritional deficit may lead to a higher risk of diabetes and high blood pressure in the future,…
Cryotherapy malfunction results in burn, blisters
(Reuters Health) – Whole-body cryotherapy – a trendy procedure that exposes the naked body to subzero temperatures – isn’t backed by evidence and can be risky, doctors say. Spas and…
One-floor living helps seniors ‘age in place’
(Reuters Health) – Older adults are less likely to need to change residences if their homes have certain features, including no stairs, a new study found. “Most older adults do…
New Jersey clinic sued after HIV infection warning
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former patient has filed the first lawsuit against a New Jersey surgery center that may have exposed nearly 3,800 patients to HIV and hepatitis due…
Leafy green neighborhoods tied to better heart health
(Reuters Health) – People who live in neighborhoods with more green spaces may have less stress, healthier blood vessels and a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes than residents…
Scheduled dialysis for undocumented immigrants saves money and lives
(Reuters Health) – Providing scheduled dialysis for undocumented immigrants with kidney failure, rather than offering them only emergency dialysis, dramatically reduces deaths, healthcare use and costs, a study in Texas…