A new study finds that organs from paid donors are less costly than dialysis and could improve patient outcomes. But it does not address ethical concerns or the potential for abuse of the system
FDA Proposes Tighter Controls on Addictive Painkillers
Soaring rates of prescription drug abuse are driving the agency’s move
More HIV Lies Dormant Than Previously Thought
The reservoir of inactive HIV in the body of infected individuals may be up to 60 times larger than scientists anticipated, according to Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) scientists.
U.S. Girl Born With HIV Still Virus-Free
Was administered drugs for 15 months after birth
Threats to Health Workers Hamper Fight Against Polio
Want to Eat Healthier? Bring A Healthy Friend to Dinner
We eat what our friends eat, according to a new study presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association’s 2013 annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Newborn ‘Functionally Cured’ of HIV Remains in Remission
The revelation comes 18 months after all treatment ceased
Men Walk Slower When They’re In Love
Is your partner slowing his stride? It may mean he’s smitten.
How Sweden’s New Text Message Plan Is Saving Cardiac Arrest Victims
Trained volunteers receive notifications in order to shave crucial minutes off emergency response times.
It’s Not You, Doctors Are Just Rude
New study shows young docs need to work on bedside manner
Flu Shots Linked To Lower Heart Risk
There’s another reason to get your flu shot this year.
The Selfish Reasons Behind Why We Give
Feeling good about our actions — not guilt or pity— motivates giving, according to the latest research.
New (And Hopefully Improved) Definition of Term Pregnancy
Figuring out when a pregnancy is “term” should become a little easier, thanks to new criteria released by obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs).