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How much alcohol abuse is there in assisted living?

by February 8, 2012

Heavy boozing isn’t the first problem most people think of when they consider the risks of  assisted living — but a new study indicates it should be on the shortlist.

Doc’s drink at dinner affects performance at morning surgeries

by December 7, 2011

Researchers have shown that even a few drinks the night before surgery can have significant impact on a doctor’s performance.

Patient found dead on hospital grounds hours after release from ER

by October 27, 2011

A hospital is facing questions after a recently released patient died on hospital grounds — and after a lengthy wait for someone to actually assist him. 

Gastric bypass leads to weight loss for entire family

by October 20, 2011

Gastric bypass surgery — and the improved health habits that generally come with it — benefit not just the patient receiving it, but their entire family. 

Study: Obesity solution isn’t as simple as ‘calories in, calories out’

by June 28, 2011

What we eat is as important as how much of it we eat, if a new study is to be believed.

New program IDs potential addicts sooner — and with less awkwardness

by November 11, 2010

Getting patients to answer honestly if they are abusing drugs or alcohol isn’t easy. A new program helps.

The truth hurts: Booze, cigs worse than many illegal drugs

by December 22, 2009

A health policy adviser was fired for saying out loud what many medical professionals already think: Alcohol and tobacco are more dangerous than many illegal drugs.

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