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October 24, 2015

Do we need protection from cellphones?

With more than 7 billion cellphones in use around the world these days, the question that won’t go away is how harmful are the radiofrequency emissions to human health?  

October 24, 2015

3D tumors are printed in the lab

Using 3D printing, researchers have made a tumor-like lump of cancer cells in the lab, and they say this lump shows a greater resemblance to natural cancer than do the two-dimensional cultured cells grown in a lab dish

October 24, 2015

Genetic testing guidelines under fire

If you underwent a genetic test for a heart condition, but the test also revealed that you have a high risk of colon cancer, would you want to know? A respected scientific society says your doctor should tell you, but the group is receiving criticism for its recommendation that "incidental findings" of genetic tests be shared with patients

October 24, 2015

US policies to encourage organ donations largely ineffective

State policies meant to encourage people throughout the U.S. to donate organs over the past few decades have been largely ineffective, a new study suggests.

October 24, 2015

Robots let doctors 'beam' into remote hospitals

Remote presence robots are allowing physicians to "beam" themselves into hospitals to diagnose patients and offer medical advice during emergencies.

October 24, 2015

Telemedicine: Revolutionizing health care for soldiers and veterans

When Dr. Ronald Poropatich first joined the military 30 years ago, the digital cameras and web cams required for the use of telemedicine barely existed.

October 24, 2015

'Glow' fertility app pays you if you don`t get pregnant

Can't get pregnant? There's an app to help you -- and also help pay for your fertility treatments.

October 24, 2015

Medtronic announces $42.9B deal to buy Covidien

U.S. medical device manufacturer Medtronic announced Sunday night that it has agreed to buy Ireland-based competitor Covidien for $42.9 billion in cash and stock.

October 24, 2015

Scientists use lab-grown cartilage to reconstruct cancer patients’ noses

Researchers in Switzerland have successfully reconstructed the noses of five skin cancer patients – using cartilage grown from the patients’ very own tissue.

October 24, 2015

Robot avatar for physicians gets FDA approval

A robot avatar for physicians that can navigate hospital corridors on its own has received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration