Warfarin, Aspirin Similar in Preventing Deaths, Strokes

Warfarin and Aspirin were similar in preventing the deaths and strokes in heart failure patients with normal heart rhythm, according to a new study.

Facebook, Twitter Are Harder to Resist Than Cigarettes, Alcohol

By Christine Hsu

Checking a Twitter, Facebook or email account for updates may be more tempting than alcohol and cigarettes, according to researchers who tried to measure how well people regulate their daily desires.

Patients Are 'More Likely to Die' if Hospitalized During Weekends

By Christine Hsu

Patients are “more likely to die” in hospitals if they are admitted during the weekend, a major study confirmed.

Breastfed Kids Have Healthier Lungs, Even Ones With Asthmatic Moms

By Christine Hsu

Children breastfed as babies may have stronger lungs and a lowered risk of asthma compared to those who were fed infant formulas, according to new research.