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Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Health
- July 17, 2008
Found less activity in region that curbs habitual thinking, researchers say
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Empathy Is 'Hard-Wired' in Children's Brains
Health
- July 16, 2008
Scans show young naturally prone to relate to pain in others, study says
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Breast Self-Exams: Don't Let the News Confuse You
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- July 16, 2008
If you feel a lump in your breast, no matter how you find it, get it checked out.
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Health Buzz: HIV in Men and Other Health News
Health
- June 27, 2008
Teens and alcohol, foiling sudden cardiac death, an intriguing weapon against migraines.
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Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer
Health
- June 26, 2008
It's less expensive and nearly as accurate as MRI, study says
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Sense of Adventure Rests in Primitive Brain Region
Health
- June 25, 2008
But dopamine reward system may also play role in less desirable addictions, expert says
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Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk
Health
- June 24, 2008
But expert says dual-energy X-rays still gold standard for measuring bone strength
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Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer's Disease Quickly
Health
- June 24, 2008
New technique could speed the diagnosis, French researchers say
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A Caution About Rapid HIV Testing
By January W. Payne -
Health
- June 23, 2008
The CDC recommends widespread screening. What are the options?
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CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All
Health
- June 20, 2008
Study says patients should think carefully about test that has no direct evidence of benefit
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Brain's Olfactory Bulb Grows With Sense of Smell
Health
- June 19, 2008
Finding could lead to better treatment when problems occur
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Star-Shaped Brain Cells Make Scans Possible
Health
- June 19, 2008
Astrocytes called missing link between neurons, blood vessels, researchers say
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'Micromagnets' May One Day Enhance MRI Technology
Health
- June 18, 2008
They could boost sensitivity, amount of information offered by the images
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Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy
Health
- June 11, 2008
Where screening is performed as important as who interprets results, study finds
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Avoiding a False Positive on Your Mammogram
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- June 11, 2008
Facilities that get the most accurate results have several things in common.
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Possession Is Nine-Tenths the Perceived Value
Health
- June 11, 2008
Researchers find out why people can't let go of what is theirs
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss
Health
- June 11, 2008
Study finds disorder shrinks brain cells much the way alcohol, Alzheimer's do
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Whole Milk Cheaper, Effective Contrast Agent for GI Scans
Health
- June 6, 2008
It also tasted better than oral barium solution, study finds
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Tracking Cancer Drug's Effectiveness
Health
- June 5, 2008
Bioluminescence imaging a lower cost tool than MRI for evaluating new drugs, study says
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Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some
Health
- May 29, 2008
Study found too many X-rays, CT scans and nuclear medicine tests led to radiation buildup
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Do You Need to Be as Healthy as a President?
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- May 23, 2008
You can get a 'Presidential Physical' for $1,400, but the extra tests might not be a good idea.
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Getting Physical: What $1,400 Buys You in Preventive Testing
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- May 23, 2008
Repeat Colonscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients
Health
- May 20, 2008
Other research found traditional colonoscopy still better than virtual version
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Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early
Health
- May 19, 2008
Widespread use of medical imaging now catching smaller tumors at treatable stages
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