Health News Archives

Magnets in Kids’ Toys Pose Broad Dangers
Swallowing them can block bowel; warnings not mandated on packages, study says

To Sleep, Perchance to Smell?
Odors can affect the emotional tone of dreams, study finds

MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids’ Hearing
Scans could improve docs' ability to diagnose location of defects, study says

Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Not only restores aesthetics, but also improves speech recognition

Leave That Ear Wax Alone
New guidelines say most people don't need to remove it

Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery
Understanding link may help doctors better counsel patients before operations

New Therapy Freezes Out Esophageal Cancers
Cryoablation attractive option for older patients with other medical issues, team says

Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
White, Mexican-American men at highest risk, survey shows

All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note

Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer’s Spread
Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds