Hospital Scrubs

Inhaled Steroids Lead to Big Drop in Asthma Deaths at Texas Hospital: Study
TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Patient education and medication compliance contributed to a 74 percent drop in the number of patients with life-threatening asthma admitted to the intensive care unit at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texa...

After Hospitalization, Men More Likely to Show Up in ER
THURSDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Men are much more likely than women to require urgent hospital care within a month of being discharged from the hospital, a new study finds.

Cheney released from hospital after heart transplant
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who underwent a heart transplant 10 days earlier, was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a spokeswoman said. "As he leaves the hospital, the former vice president and his family wa...

Pregnancy ups risk of heart attack, study says
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pregnancy and hormonal changes that continue 12 weeks after giving birth increase a woman's risk of heart attack, researchers said. Although the likelihood of having a heart attack during pregnancy is very low -- just 1 in ...

Electronic Diary Helped Obese Adults Stick to Weight-Loss Plan
THURSDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- An electronic diary program helped improve overweight and obese adults' adherence to a weight-loss regimen, according to a new study.

Many Women Say No to Breast-Feeding for 6 Months: Survey
THURSDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Current recommendations from experts urge new mothers to breast-feed their newborns for the first six months of life. But, a new survey out of Scotland suggests that for many women, this expectation just isn&...

Many Alcoholics Suffered Childhood Trauma: Study
THURSDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- A history of childhood trauma is common among people undergoing treatment for alcoholism and may be a factor in the development of the disorder, a new study indicates.

Mandela discharged from hospital: S.Africa's Zuma
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African President Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Sunday after getting the all-clear from doctors who treated him for long-standing abdominal pains, President Jacob Zuma's office said. A sta...

Mandela stable, to leave hospital soon: presidency
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African President Nelson Mandela is stable and comfortable in hospital after undergoing a "diagnostic procedure" for abdominal pains on Saturday and should be discharged by Monday, the government sai...

Health Tip: How to Lower Your Risk of Stroke
(HealthDay News) -- When it comes to stroke prevention, a healthy lifestyle is your best bet.