Matthew Shulman

A Well-Guided Laser Strikes at Cancer

By Matthew Shulman - Health - August 28, 2008

MRI machines are being paired with lasers to accurately heat and kill tumor cells. more >>

Are Your Dental Fillings Containing Mercury Safe?

By Matthew Shulman - Health - August 20, 2008

The dental association cites studies that found no harm from amalgams that are made with the metal. more >>

The Science of Aphrodisiacs

By Matthew Shulman - Health - August 19, 2008

We've heard some flimsy claims about libido-boosting foods. But there's some sound science, too. more >>

5 Great Health Applications for Your iPhone

By Matthew Shulman - Health - July 29, 2008

And 1 lousy one. more >>

Music as Medicine for the Brain

By Matthew Shulman - Health - July 17, 2008

Neurologists prescribe it for conditions from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to stroke and depression. more >>

Green Tea Relaxes Your Arteries, Too

By Matthew Shulman - Health - July 9, 2008

New research suggests regular drinkers may reap improved blood flow. more >>

Teens Getting Plastic Surgery: Be Cautious

By Matthew Shulman - Health - July 1, 2008

What families should think about when considering a cosmetic procedure. more >>

Your Eyes Need UV Protection, Too

By Matthew Shulman - Health - June 27, 2008

Good sunglasses can protect you from eyelid cancer and macular degeneration. more >>

Facing a CT Scan? Think About Radiation

By Matthew Shulman - Health - May 30, 2008

The evidence continues to mount that we might be getting too much. more >>

Marijuana Linked to Heart Disease and Depression

By Matthew Shulman - Health - May 14, 2008

Pot may raise cardiovascular risk; the government is concerned about the drug's psychiatric effects. more >>

Get a Free Asthma Screening This Month

By Matthew Shulman - Health - May 2, 2008

New research shows why asthma and obesity seem linked. How to find out if you need treatment. more >>

Plastic Surgery Abroad Is an Operation, Not a Vacation

By Matthew Shulman - Health - May 1, 2008

Broad incentives but big pitfalls in traveling for cosmetic care. more >>

Considering LASIK Surgery? Read This

By Matthew Shulman - Health - April 30, 2008

5 percent of people are dissatisfied, but you can improve the odds of not being among them. more >>

Heparin Aftermath: FDA Told More Foreign Inspections Needed

By Matthew Shulman - Health - April 22, 2008

Safety of drugs made overseas had been questioned; now, 81 Americans are dead. more >>

Linking Alzheimer's and Cholesterol

By Matthew Shulman - Health - April 18, 2008

It turns out that there may be a link between Alzheimer's disease and high cholesterol more >>

6 Ways to Manage Social Anxiety

By Matthew Shulman - Health - April 17, 2008

Experts offer these tips on how to overcome the symptoms of social anxiety disorder. more >>

More Than Shy: How to Cope With Social Anxiety

By Matthew Shulman - Health - April 17, 2008

Social phobia can be paralyzing. Experts share tips and explore how it differs from normal shyness. more >>

For Better Balance, Pilates and Tai Chi Beat Yoga

By Matthew Shulman - Health - April 8, 2008

A new study suggests yoga might reduce falls, but other forms of exercise probably work better. more >>

5 Tips to Prevent Heartburn on Final Four Weekend

By Matthew Shulman - Health - April 4, 2008

Acid reflux doesn't have to be a part of your March Madness celebration. more >>

Coronary CT Scans Make the Cut

By Matthew Shulman - Health - March 26, 2008

On comfort, speed, and safety, the high-tech cardiac test beats the alternative, an invasive angiogram. more >>

‘Critical Care’ Is a Rising Med School Specialty

By Matthew Shulman - Education - March 26, 2008

The specialty focuses on patients in intensive care units. more >>

Nutritional Labeling Gets More Sophisticated

By Matthew Shulman - Health - March 14, 2008

Supermarkets are deploying new nutrition-rating systems to help shoppers decide what goes in the cart. more >>

Ritalin and the Risk of Substance Abuse

By Matthew Shulman - Health - March 3, 2008

An ADHD expert answers common questions about treatment with stimulants. more >>

Am I Going Bald? It's a Bit Early to Say

By Matthew Shulman - On Medicine - February 27, 2008

A genetic test for baldness may not have all the answers, but it raises some interesting questions. more >>

21st-Century Dentistry

By Matthew Shulman - Health - February 14, 2008

A new world of dental treatments requires a bit less bravery more >>