Health News Archives

New MS Therapies Show Promise
But the side effects of one drug require much more research, researchers say

Mammograms Remain Best Way to Spot Breast Cancer
Friday is National Mammography Day

’Fear of Losing’ Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Brain imaging reveals why some people can't resist paying too much at auctions

Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics’ Liver Fat
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

3-D MRI Helps Detect Patients at High Risk for Stroke
Technique accurately found bleeding within walls of diseased carotid arteries

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

Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains ’Work Harder’
Tool highlighting increased blood flow could become standard measure of rehab, study says

MRIs Don’t Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome
Study finds getting one delays treatment, raises odds of mastectomy

New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers
Finding among new trends in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, experts say

Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis
Known biomarker easier to identify, so permanent joint damage may be avoided, study says