Mammograms May Not Be Fool-Proof at Catching Second Cancers
2011-02-22
Finding points to need for vigilance in watching for symptoms between screenings, expert saysContinue Reading
Plastics Chemical Affects U.S. More Than Canada: Study
2011-02-22
Levels of BPA higher in Americans; Canadians have declared it a health hazardContinue Reading
Gastric Bypass Best for Weight Loss, Study Finds
2011-02-21
Also better than lap-banding, sleeve surgery at improving, eliminating type 2 diabetesContinue Reading
Going 'Green' May Cut Hospital Costs
2011-02-21
Even surgical staff can reduce waste without harming patients, study saysContinue Reading
Kids With Perforated Appendix May Benefit From Early Surgery
2011-02-21
Benefits include less time lost, fewer complications, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Too Many Surgical Breast Biopsies Performed
2011-02-21
More U.S. women with abnormal mammograms should be getting less invasive needle biopsies, experts noteContinue Reading
Can Prescription Amphetamine Use Raise Parkinson's Risk?
2011-02-21
Study found those who said they had used Benzedrine or Dexedrine showed 60 percent greater likelihoodContinue Reading
Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
2011-02-20
Obese patients who lost 57 pounds in 6 months saw significant improvements, study findsContinue Reading
Views on Pitchers' Elbow Surgery Called 'Disturbing'
2011-02-19
Survey finds effect of pitch counts underestimated, benefits overestimatedContinue Reading
Peer Support Beats Usual Care for Depression, Analysis Finds
2011-02-18
But it may not be helpful for people with severe depression, one expert suggestsContinue Reading
Kids as Young as 5 Can Command a Computer Mouse
2011-02-18
Study found practice more important than age in mastering skillsContinue Reading
That Squeaking Sound Might Come From Your New Hip
2011-02-18
Noise can arise from ceramic hip replacements, but experts say users shouldn’t be alarmedContinue Reading
Using Cell Phones Might Evoke Emotions, Study Suggests
2011-02-18
Typing in certain number sequences triggered feeling of corresponding word in user’s mindContinue Reading