Allergy to Some Metal Implants Linked to Rare Skin Cancer, Study Says
2014-10-14
Researchers say testing patients for adverse reaction may be neededContinue Reading
More Women Having Reconstruction Surgery After Breast Cancer Treatment
2014-10-03
Study finds notable rise in number of women once considered at high risk for the procedureContinue Reading
Many Women Who Have Mastectomy Don’t Get Breast Reconstruction: Study
2014-08-20
Most were satisfied with their decision, researchers notedContinue Reading
Botox Tested on Stomach Cancer in Mice
2014-08-20
Preliminary research suggests the wrinkle treatment might silence critical nerves that support tumorsContinue Reading
Choose Wrinkle Treatments Wisely, FDA Advises
2014-08-14
Scarring, allergic reactions and vision problems among possible side effectsContinue Reading
Most Cosmetic Procedures Based on Stem Cells Are Bogus, Experts Say
2014-08-04
Unproven, fraudulent claims may place patients’ health at risk, researchers cautionContinue Reading
It’s ‘Buyer Beware’ for Decorative Contact Lenses, FDA Says
2014-07-29
Get an eye exam and a valid prescription to help prevent eye damage, experts cautionContinue Reading
Preventive Double Mastectomy
2014-07-17
Undergoing preventive double mastectomy may not significantly extend life expectancy, research says.
FDA Considers Appetite-Curbing Implant for Severely Obese
2014-06-17
Agency committee weighs application of nerve-stimulating deviceContinue Reading
Implanted Defibrillators May Help Patients With Moderate Heart Failure
2014-06-03
Devices could extend life and bolster guidelines for their use, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sagging Eyelids More Common in Men, Fair-Skinned and Overweight: Study
2014-05-29
A family history of condition also increases your riskContinue Reading
Some Kids With Cochlear Implants Suffer Memory Problems
2014-05-22
Certain amount of ‘catch-up’ is needed because of hearing loss, researcher saysContinue Reading
Botox Might Help Treat Bladder Disorders
2014-05-17
Studies found it eased incontinence, helped counter loss of bladder controlContinue Reading
Solar Flares Might Actually Help Some Heart Patients
2014-05-09
Patients with implanted cardiac devices had smoother rhythms when sun ‘storms’ erupted, study foundContinue Reading