Matchmaker, Er, Match Week, Make Me A Doctor
Match week is the nail-biting time of year that haunts and tantalizes fourth-year medical students with dreams of residency programs. …
More Patients Keep HIV At Bay Without Antiviral Drugs
Just last week AIDS researchers were excited about a Mississippi toddler whose blood has remained free of HIV many months …
A Daily Habit Of Green Tea Or Coffee Cuts Stroke Risk
Whether it’s green tea that warms you up, or coffee that gives you that morning lift, a new study finds …
Binge Drinking Sticks Wisconsin With A Hefty Tab
Wisconsin has the highest number of binge drinkers in the nation — one in four adults. And binge drinking — …
Americans More Distracted Behind The Wheel Than Europeans
U.S. drivers are much more likely than Europeans to drive while distracted, federal health officials report Thursday. Nearly 69 percent …
Cardiac Arrest Survivors Have Better Outlook Than Doctors Think
Every day something like 550 hospitalized Americans suffer cardiac arrest. That’s bad news. Only about one in five will live …
Postpartum Depression Affects 1 In 7 Mothers
It’s well documented that some women suffer depression after having a baby. But it’s less well-known just how many do. …
Why Relatives Should Be Allowed To Watch CPR On Loved Ones
Picture this: Your spouse or child has collapsed and isn’t breathing. You call 911, and the paramedics rush in and …
Dengue Fever No Longer Just A Visitor To Florida Keys
If you’re heading down to the Florida Keys for spring break, pack bug spray and long-sleeve shirts. After a 60-year …
Roller Derby Players Swap Bacteria (And Shoves) On The Track
When Jessica Green competed in roller derby, she wondered how training, socializing and colliding with other roller girls could be …
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