US Surgeon General Urges Families to Track History
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Despite advances in genetic testing, the US surgeon general on Monday urged Americans to track down and record cases of cancer, heart disease and other diseases prevalent in their families.
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TUESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDayNews) -- Experts are warning Americans that it's time to bone up on bone health, with a recent U.S. Surgeon General's report estimating that at least half of those over age 50 will suffer osteoporotic fractures by the year 2020.
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDayNews) -- A small but influential group of U.S. pediatricians issued a sharply partisan statement Wednesday criticizing President Bush's track record on child health.
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People 60 and older who undergo elective surgery may be at higher risk of lasting memory problems, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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The US government launched a campaign Monday encouraging Americans to learn about their family health history. The campaign, called the &quot;Family History Initiative,&quot; is aimed to help promote personal health and prevent disease.
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By Donna Borak Associated Press  WASHINGTON -- For every generation in this country there has been a war. And with wars come millions of records that can shed light on family history, detailing everything from the color of soldiers' eyes to what their neighbors may have said about them.
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Families with people who have learning disabilities are urged to report experiences of the NHS.
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President Bush's nominee for surgeon general faces a contentious confirmation hearing because of his writings about homosexuality and health.
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Records obtained from the National Archives tell families when, or if, Johnny came marching home, and what he did overseas.
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Lt. Gen. Kevin C. Kiley, the Army's surgeon general, has submitted a request to retire after weeks of criticism over his handling of the Walter Reed scandal and other health care problems facing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The son of a Ground Zero rescue worker who died last week of  lung disease met with President Bush on Wednesday to urge expansion of health services for those still fighting illnesses.
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WASHINGTON - Medical officials are urging families to talk not just turkey this Thanksgiving but also medical history - generations of it â-o help identify breast, heart and other problems early enough to prevent them.
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Family doctors say patients should be more aware of their relatives' health history, a survey has found.
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Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Bush administration to disclose the identity of more troubled nursing homes, saying earlier efforts to alert consumers did not go far enough.
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The US Surgeon General announced recently that it&#39;s as good idea to know your family tree&#39;s health problems. Even though genetic testing is available, the federal government recommends that Americans keep
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Americans of all ages must do more to protect their bones now if they are to prevent fractures and other related problems later in life, the government warned.
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Americans need a wake-up call about the widespread use of alcohol by millions of underage drinkers, acting Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu said Tuesday.