More doubts about mammograms' value are raised in large study April 1, 2014 A large study published Tuesday adds to the growing body of research concluding that screening…
The Mammography Dilemma April 1, 2014 Complex benefits and harms of mammography require individualized approach
Rethinking fat: The case for adding some into your diet March 31, 2014 Nutrition researchers are reaching a new consensus: Cut back on all those refined carbs. And…
Two hospitals adjust hysterectomy surgery March 31, 2014 Brigham and Women’s and Massachusetts General hospitals are largely abandoning a common surgical…
Immunology: A tolerant approach March 31, 2014 Despite a long record of failure, a few immunologists continue to pursue precisely targeted…
Smokers may show heart disease much younger than nonsmokers March 31, 2014 A smoker’s coronary artery disease is likely to be as advanced as that of a non-smoker who is 10…
The device makers' shortcut March 31, 2014 A new paper explains how faulty leads in medical devices got onto the market, shedding light on a…
A low bar for some new antibiotics March 30, 2014 The Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to speed approvals of drugs to fight antibiotic…
Teen to government: Change your typeface, save millions March 29, 2014 A middle-school student says the federal government could cut printing costs by changing the font…
For caregivers, Alzheimer's can be a life sentence March 29, 2014 On average, people with Alzheimer’s disease live anywhere from four to eight years after diagnosis…