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Men who use saunas frequently may be less likely to die from heart disease

Frequent Sauna Use Linked to Heart Health Benefits in Men

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More frequent use, longer times per session decrease cardiovascular mortality odds even more
More people are dying from hypothermia in the United States

CDC: Increase in Hypothermia Deaths Over Past Decade

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Those most at risk include seniors, the mentally ill, and those living alone
Survival rates are improving for many people with cancers of the breast

Americans Living Longer Post-Cancer, but Disparities Remain

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Study shows biggest improvements in people diagnosed between ages 50 and 64
The number one determining factor for selecting a doctor is whether the physician is in-network

Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor

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Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
New research links the varicella zoster virus to giant cell arteritis. The study was published online Feb. 18 in Neurology.

Varicella Zoster Linked to Giant Cell Arteritis

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Patients should take antiviral medications along with steroids, say researchers
Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

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But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
For older adults with physical impairments

Household Movement Benefits Elderly With Mobility Issues

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Less sedentary time translates into cardiovascular benefits
Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian

Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent

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Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Apology laws

Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error

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Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Few physicians would find euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide conceivable for patients with psychiatric disease

Few Doctors Would Consider Euthanasia in Psychiatric Disease

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Most find it inconceivable that they would grant a request for euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide