Too Few High-Risk Women Tested for Breast Cancer Gene: Survey
2017-02-07
Only half got BRCA screen, and more than half of those who didn’t said doctors never recommended itContinue Reading
Sickle Cell Trait in Blacks Can Skew Diabetes Test Results
2017-02-07
Inaccurate reading may affect diagnosis and treatment of the blood sugar disease, study saysContinue Reading
Eye-Opening Research on Astronauts’ Vision Problems
2017-02-03
Zero-gravity conditions prevent normal pressure variations around the brain, researchers sayContinue Reading
Black Americans Still Undertreated for HIV
2017-02-03
Nearly 1 in 4 had progressed to AIDS at time of diagnosis: CDCContinue Reading
Breast Density May Be Leading Indicator of Cancer Risk
2017-02-02
Study suggests it outweighs obesity and family history, but oncologists say more research is neededContinue Reading
Astronaut Twins Give Clues to Health Hazards of Spaceflight
2017-02-02
NASA researchers compare biological differences between Scott and Mark KellyContinue Reading
Can Air Pollution Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk?
2017-02-01
Fine particles from power plants and cars may be to blame for about 20 percent of cases, study suggestsContinue Reading
Brain Scans Let ‘Locked-In’ ALS Patients Communicate
2017-01-31
Correct responses were provided to more than 70 percent of yes-or-no questions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Can Breath Test Detect Stomach Cancers Earlier?
2017-01-31
New technology may also spot esophageal cancers sooner, but more study is neededContinue Reading
Brain Scans May Shed Light on Bipolar Disorder-Suicide Risk
2017-01-31
Almost half of those with the disorder attempt suicide and up to 20 percent succeedContinue Reading
Study Suggests Newer Cholesterol Drugs Are Safe
2017-01-30
Whether taking them results in fewer heart attacks and strokes isn’t yet known, researcher saysContinue Reading
Busy Minds May Be Better at Fighting Dementia
2017-01-30
Computer use, crafting, social activities and games all seem to boost brain health, study findsContinue Reading
Teach Your Kids to Use Media in Healthy Ways
2017-01-30
Even toddlers can benefit from educational TV and apps, pediatricians sayContinue Reading
Scientists Create Clothing With ‘Knitted’ Muscle Power
2017-01-26
Fabric reacts to low voltage charge and could help disabled to move more, researchers sayContinue Reading