Many People Not Told Cancer Tests Can Lead to ‘Overtreatment’
2013-10-21
Early detection of slow-growing tumors could result in unnecessary surgery, chemo, radiation, study saysContinue Reading
‘Body Clock’ May Explain Why Some Body Parts Age Faster Than Others
2013-10-21
Nature has a way of keeping time within the human anatomy, study suggestsContinue Reading
Researchers Report Progress With Growing Hair
2013-10-21
But experts note the findings are preliminary, don’t amount to cure for baldness yetContinue Reading
Breast Milk Bought Online May Contain Harmful Germs: Study
2013-10-21
Nearly three-quarters of samples from an Internet milk-sharing site contained microbes that could make a baby sickContinue Reading
Researchers Discover How Flu Gains Foothold in the Body
2013-10-20
Mouse study illustrates the virus’ bold attack on the immune systemContinue Reading
Social Networking Sites May Help Smokers Kick the Habit
2013-10-18
Users built strong connections to others, felt more empowered to quit, study foundContinue Reading
Too Much Texting May Leave College Kids Sleepy
2013-10-18
Study found more texting lined up with less high-quality slumberContinue Reading
4 of 5 Colleges Students Text While Driving: Study
2013-10-18
Young men may overestimate their ability to multitask behind the wheel, researchers sayContinue Reading
When Buying Insurance on the Exchanges, It Helps to Have Help
2013-10-18
New online marketplaces don’t do enough to let consumers weigh their options, experts sayContinue Reading
Sleep May Be Brain’s ‘Cleaning’ Time, Mouse Study Suggests
2013-10-17
Is waste-removal system at work during slumber?Continue Reading
Scientists Rewrite Germ’s Genetic Code
2013-10-17
Aim is to redesign natural biological systems for useful purposesContinue Reading
Surgical Implements Too Often Left Behind in Patients: Report
2013-10-17
Breakdowns in surgical team communication often at fault, watchdog group says
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Sebelius Admits: Health Exchange Launch ‘Rockier Than We Would Have Liked’
2013-10-17
HHS secretary said improvements under way at HealthCare.gov websiteContinue Reading
Cosmetic Laser Surgery Safety
2013-10-17
Dramatic rise in lawsuits filed against cosmetic laser operators who are not physicians, according to new research.Continue Reading