Health News Archives

Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies
C-sections done too soon can lead to respiratory trouble, other problems, doctors say

MRI Can Spot Presymptomatic MS
A third of patients with suspect scans develop the disease within 5 years, study finds

Glowing Substance Lights Up Cancer in Mice
Fluorescent compound sticks to diseased cells, making them easier to spot, study says

Self-Dosing Pain Medication Errors Too Common: Study
Review urges tighter controls for intravenous use, standardization of practices

Intestinal ’Sleeve’ Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass
Tests in rats show treatment device could be used to treat obesity in humans

Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views
Neither will replace mammography for screening yet, experts say

More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer
Growing number with genetic, familial susceptibilities opt for double mastectomy

CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost

CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries
But debate continues as to whether they are worth the expense

Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
But newer models are much more effective, expert says