Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Chemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds

Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians

When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own

Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say

Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life

Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says

Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds

Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil

Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
Researchers say finding could be key to new disease-fighting therapies

Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says