FDA OKs First Ultrasound Imaging System for Dense Breasts
2012-09-18
Used in tandem with mammography, it should help spot tough-to-see tumors, agency saysContinue Reading
Most Forehead Lift Patients Recommend Procedure: Survey
2012-09-18
But others are unsatisfied, and recovery time can be longContinue Reading
Obesity Surgery Seems to Reduce Heart Risks, Study Says
2012-09-18
Diabetes remission, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels noted after 6 yearsContinue Reading
New Drug Might Help Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
2012-09-18
Maker-funded studies found reduction in symptoms such as abdominal painContinue Reading
Studies Show Limits, Promise of Laser Removal of Tattoos
2012-09-17
New technology may eventually speed up process, but effectiveness will still vary among individualsContinue Reading
Comparison of Obesity Surgeries Turns Up Surprising Results
2012-09-17
More popular method is less successful for maintaining weight loss, study saysContinue Reading
Extra Steps Urged to Cut Alcohol, Drug Use in Military: Report
2012-09-17
Institute of Medicine suggests more screening, updated treatments for substance abuseContinue Reading
Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease as Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics
2012-09-17
But their total death rate for cancer has dropped in past 3 years, report showsContinue Reading
Shingles Not Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study States
2012-09-17
Screening for cancer after diagnosis is unnecessary, researchers sayContinue Reading
'Sexting' May Go Hand-in-Hand With Unprotected Sex Among Teens
2012-09-17
Study found association with other forms of sexual risk-taking among high school studentsContinue Reading
Knee, Hip Replacements Don't Help People Lose Weight: Study
2012-09-13
Evidence is inconclusive and may even point to weight gain, researchers sayContinue Reading
Improved Developmental Screening Urged for Hispanic Kids
2012-09-13
Many cases of autism missed when parents don’t know what signs to look for, researchers sayContinue Reading
Mammography's Benefits Outweigh Harms for Older Women: Study
2012-09-13
European review finds that screening every two years worthwhile for those aged 50 to 70Continue Reading
Could Facebook Be Making You Fat?
2012-09-13
Time spent on social networking sites was time taken away from physical activity, study foundContinue Reading