Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux
2013-02-20
Study found device allowed some heartburn patients to stop taking medicationContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Won’t Cut Obesity-Related Medical Costs: Study
2013-02-20
U.S. spends about $168 billion a year on expenses associated with growing weight problemContinue Reading
Injected ‘Hydrogel’ May Help Repair Failing Hearts
2013-02-20
Testing in pigs shows it serves as platform for growth of healthy tissue; human trials are plannedContinue Reading
Brains of Fetuses ‘Build a Bridge’ Between Regions, Images Show
2013-02-20
Research might one day lead to better treatments for disorders such as ADHD, autism, scientists sayContinue Reading
Many Younger Parents Weigh Online Doctor Reviews: Poll
2013-02-20
But word of mouth still prevails overallContinue Reading
As Economy Rebounds, More Folks Try Turning Back Hands of Time
2013-02-19
Report on cosmetic procedures finds Botox, fillers, chemical peels and laser hair removal topped the list last yearContinue Reading
Sharp Rise Seen in Robotically Assisted Hysterectomies
2013-02-19
Study finds complication rate similar to other minimally invasive technique, but higher costContinue Reading
Human Teeth Healthier in the Stone Age Than Today: Study
2013-02-19
Food manufacturing progress altered oral bacteria, leading to chronic problems, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome ‘Caps?’
2013-02-19
Study of young adults suggests DNA ‘telomeres’ may determine who’s vulnerableContinue Reading
Fluorescent Tracer ‘Lights Up’ Brain Tumor for Surgery
2013-02-19
A bright pink glow showed the precise pathway a glioma took to spread through the brainContinue Reading
Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
2013-02-18
Experts not able to make recommendations on drug, surgery or laser choicesContinue Reading
Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device
2013-02-18
Doctors focus on technical side of implantable defibrillator, not its effect on quality of life: studyContinue Reading
Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
2013-02-18
Finding could point to new targets for treatment, preventionContinue Reading
Women at Greater Risk for Hip Implant Failure, Study Finds
2013-02-18
More research needed to determine why gender affects success of this joint replacement surgeryContinue Reading