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Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation

Health - August 26, 2009

Study finds they more than double exposure, but actual amount still small more >>

End-of-Life Advice Not Always Welcome

Health - August 25, 2009

Many relatives want doctors to keep their opinions to themselves, study finds more >>

Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure

Health - August 21, 2009

Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds more >>

Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections

Health - August 18, 2009

Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria more >>

Sea Worm Inspires Novel Bone Glue

Health - August 17, 2009

In study, water-soluble adhesive shows potential for repairing smashed bones more >>

Web Is Becoming One-Stop Shopping for Health Help

Health - August 16, 2009

For support, advice or treatment, online interventions now await more >>

Health Tip: Selecting a Pediatrician

Health - August 12, 2009

Develop a rapport with your child's doctor more >>

Difficult Medical Choice? 3 Steps to Making the Right Decision

By Deborah Kotz - Health - August 11, 2009

When facing surgery or another tough medical choice, a little information can help guide your decision. more >>

For Macho Men, Doctor Visits Are Less Likely

Health - August 11, 2009

Not showing pain, weakness can stop them from getting health care, study suggests more >>

Many Texas Docs Not Pushing HPV Vaccine for Girls

Health - August 6, 2009

Study finds fewer than half always recommend the shots, despite federal guidelines more >>

Rapid Swine Flu Test Misses Many Infections

Health - August 6, 2009

Doctors should diagnose based on symptoms and strains in circulation, experts say more >>

Screening May Not Lessen Domestic Violence

Health - August 4, 2009

Without effective prevention methods, process doesn't work, study says more >>

Doctor Self-Referral: Should You Get That X-Ray or CT Scan?

By Ben Harder - Thinking Harder - July 31, 2009

Doctors make money when they prescribe and perform diagnostic tests. That's a conflict of interest. more >>

Plastic Surgeons Stay Busy in Recession

Health - July 31, 2009

Tight job market fuels interest in cheaper, less-invasive procedures, survey shows more >>

Heart Surgeon Shortage Predicted

Health - July 28, 2009

Trend toward stenting rather than bypass could be a cause, expert says more >>

New Anesthesia May Be Safer for Critically Ill

Health - July 23, 2009

Lab tests of MOC-etomidate detected no sudden drops in blood pressure more >>

Autism and Vaccines: Is the Case Closed?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 22, 2009

U.S. News holds a roundtable discussion with pediatrician leaders spurred by our coverage of the issue. more >>

Female Surgeons Like What They Do, Survey Finds

Health - July 21, 2009

But most say they'd prefer more flex time and balance in life more >>

Is a Cash-Only or Direct-Pay Medical Practice for You?

By January W. Payne - Health - July 17, 2009

Doctors who take flat fees and don't bother with insurance are on the rise. more >>

Reminders Boost Mammography Appointments

Health - July 14, 2009

Prompts for breast exams improve compliance, study finds more >>

Doctors' Attitudes Play Part in Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Health - July 13, 2009

Positive attitude critical to spotting disease, study finds more >>

Electronic System Helps Track Diabetes Care

Health - July 8, 2009

Patients benefit from shared information with doctors, Canadian study shows more >>

MRI May Help Find Deep Endometriosis

Health - July 7, 2009

Scan can pinpoint cases that do and do not require surgery, researcher says more >>

Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results

Health - July 6, 2009

Electronic record-keeping alone isn't the answer, researcher says more >>

Living Healthily on Less

Health - July 4, 2009

Even when budgets are tight, experts say, health and fitness need not suffer more >>