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Second opinions not likely to change prostate cancer treatment

November 9, 2016

Second opinions not likely to change prostate cancer treatment

Though many men diagnosed with prostate cancer seek a second opinion before beginning treatment, second opinions are unlikely to change their treatment decisions, according to a U.S. study.

Smart thermometer helps with cold care

November 9, 2016

Smart thermometer helps with cold care

With technology helping people get healthier through fitness and nutrition, what about something that improves health by tackling colds?

BTG unit pleads guilty in US to misbranding, to pay $36M

November 8, 2016

BTG unit pleads guilty in US to misbranding, to pay $36M

A U.S. unit of British drug company BTG Plc pleaded guilty on Monday to improperly marketing its embolic device LC Bead, and will pay about $36 million to resolve its criminal and civil liability, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Childhood cancer survivors have lasting health problems even with newer treatments

November 8, 2016

Childhood cancer survivors have lasting health problems even with newer treatments

Despite advances that have made treatments safer and more effective, childhood cancer survivors don't appear to have experienced gains in long-term health outcomes, a new study suggests.

A unique treatment for breast cancer: laser surgery

November 3, 2016

A unique treatment for breast cancer: laser surgery

In 2016 almost 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Treatments for women vary from case to case, but Dr. Vincent Ansanelli, a surgeon in Long Island, New York offers an option many may not know about, laser breast cancer surgery

St. Jude halts certain pacemaker implants over data issue

October 28, 2016

St. Jude halts certain pacemaker implants over data issue

Medical device maker St. Jude Medical Inc said on Friday it has paused implanting of one of its cardiac pacemakers due to problems with electronic data reporting.

Women unclear about breast density, breast cancer risks

October 28, 2016

Women unclear about breast density, breast cancer risks

Women are becoming more aware of the term "breast density," but they aren't as familiar with its relation to breast cancer risk or mammograms, according to a small U.S. study.

Artificial hand helps amputees feel just how hard to squeeze

October 27, 2016

Artificial hand helps amputees feel just how hard to squeeze

A next-generation artificial hand is letting two amputees tell the difference between a soft or firm touch — like holding a child without squeezing too tightly.

Mail-order tests check for signs of early aging

October 25, 2016

Mail-order tests check for signs of early aging

Your cells might be aging faster than you are, and new tests purport to help you find out.

'Shark Tank' star touts virtual reality chemotherapy for kids

October 25, 2016

'Shark Tank' star touts virtual reality chemotherapy for kids

To improve cancer care, ‘Shark Tank’ star Robert Herjavec has set out to unveil innovations from rising entrepreneurs. He sits down with Fox’s Julie Banderas to share what he discovered