The research adds to the evidence of an association between social determinants of health and poor health outcomes.

WE’RE NOW FINDING OUT THE CAUSE OF DEATH FOR A YOUNG NYPD OFFICER WHOSE SUDDEN DEATH SHOCKED THE DEPARTMENT. THE NBC AFFILIATE IN MIAMI IS REPORTING THAT 26 YEAR OLD WILL DELA ROSA DIED AFTER GETTING ...

New research from St. Michael's hospital found patients from the lowest-income areas in Ontario had a 43% higher chance of dying within 30 days of surgery compared to those from the highest-income ...

An anesthesiologist faces serious charges after a music bingo game allegedly distracted his team during surgery that ended in ...

Folks facing surgery on a Friday may want to consider rescheduling if they can based on findings from a new study. People who undergo surgery just before the weekend have a significantly increased ...

Patients with certain subtypes of breast cancer may face a higher risk of death from the cancer if they wait more than 42 days after diagnosis to have surgery, according to newly published research ...

In-hospital mortality, 90-day readmission and 90-day mortality rates following cancer procedures varies substantially between hospitals in California, according to a study published in JAMA Open ...

Patients who stop taking cholesterol medications before surgery are following outdated recommendations, and significantly increasing their risk of death if they don't resume taking the medications ...