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One out of three adults would sooner face a shorter life span than take a daily pill to prevent cardiovascular disease

One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill

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One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Infections are the most likely reason people end up back in the hospital after surgery

Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery

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Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says
Fewer than half of Americans are aware that some major lifestyle factors can affect their cancer risk

AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low

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Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
A healthy diet might reduce the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD

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Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
Only about 40 percent of the nearly $2.9 billion in international aid pledged to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa had reached the hard-hit countries of Guinea

Fewer Than Half of Ebola Pledges Have Reached Area in Need

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Just 40 percent of pledged aid has been received by hardest hit countries
Researchers have developed a blood test that they say could help neurologists detect Parkinson's disease and track the illness as it progresses. The study was published online Feb. 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Biomarkers Show Potential for Parkinson’s Diagnosis

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Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatment
Although fewer Americans are smoking and more communities have smoke-free laws

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Still Too High

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Two out of five children breathing in secondhand smoke
Lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the leading cancer killer of women in developed countries

Lung Cancer Now Leads Cancer Mortality in Developed Nations

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Leading cancer killer of American women for many years
Patients with peripheral arterial disease who face amputation of a foot or leg can have their limb saved by minimally invasive surgery to improve blood flow

ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations

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Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
In response to concerns from internists and medical specialty societies

ABIM: Immediate Changes Announced for MOC Program

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Practice Assessment, Patient Voice, Patient Safety requirements being suspended effective immediately