Lifesaving Care Can Vary Widely Among Hospitals

Having major surgery comes with many risks, including problems that can crop up hours, days or even weeks after the patient leaves the operating room. These complications can be deadly, or require far more care in the hospital and beyond before the patient recovers. A new study shows just how much that care can cost,… Continue reading Lifesaving Care Can Vary Widely Among Hospitals

Study: Walnuts May Have Lifesaving Benefits

The heart-health benefits of nuts have been known for some time, but now researchers say that walnuts slow the growth of prostate and breast cancer as well. Investigators from the University of California, Davis, and other institutions also found that both walnuts and walnut oil helped to reduce cholesterol and increased sensitivity to insulin. The… Continue reading Study: Walnuts May Have Lifesaving Benefits