May 08, 2013: Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
IVF infertility treatments may have better outcomes with 1 'screened' embryo versus 2 'unscreened' embryos

May 07, 2013: Half of People With Hepatitis C Don't Complete Needed Tests: CDC
Without treatment, virus can lead to liver cancer

May 07, 2013: Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
Study found they were more likely to have a higher PSA test score, advanced disease and shorter survival

May 06, 2013: Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study
Screening found this situation among 1 in 5 young ER patients

May 02, 2013: Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted
Study suggests imaging tests done less than a year later find little cancer, drain health care dollars

April 25, 2013: Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say

April 23, 2013: Benefits Unclear of Screening Teens, Adults for Suicide Risk: Report
Task force stresses that finding does not apply to those with current or past mental health problems

April 19, 2013: Mammo Rates Unchanged Despite Controversial Guidelines
Annual screenings continue as women, doctors appear to be ignoring task force recommendations, new data shows

April 17, 2013: Seriously Stressed? Hair Analysis Tells All, Study Finds
Single strand may yield evidence about heart-harmful hormone levels in seniors, researchers say

April 15, 2013: Are Pricey Computer-Aided Mammograms Worth It?
Early breast cancer found more often in large study, but not more cases of invasive disease

April 15, 2013: Study Questions Value of PSA Test for Older Men
Only a third who received abnormal result went on to receive prostate biopsy, experts note

April 15, 2013: Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms: Study
Early identification essential to help kids reach their potential, researcher says

April 12, 2013: Gene May Boost Death Risk From Most Common Thyroid Cancer
But survival rates for papillary thyroid cancer are still high, experts note

April 11, 2013: Primary Care Docs Shouldn't Screen All Patients for Oral Cancer: Experts
Too little evidence that it helps adults without symptoms, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says

April 09, 2013: Lung Cancer Scares Vary by State, Study Finds
False-positive results lead to unneeded risky procedures

April 08, 2013: Most Men Don't Need PSA Tests, Doctors' Group Says
American College of Physicians notes limited benefit of prostate cancer screening

April 08, 2013: Doctors Too Pap-Happy, Survey Suggests
Cervical cancer screenings recommended more often than needed, researchers find

April 08, 2013: For Older Women, Missed Mammograms Tied to Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes
Study links long gap from last screening, or no screening at all, to more advanced disease and death

April 02, 2013: Could Self-Testing Help Overcome HIV/AIDS Epidemic?
Worldwide research shows testing done in privacy of home reduces fear, stigma

April 01, 2013: Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels

March 29, 2013: Blood Test Might Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early, Study Finds
But not early enough to make a big difference in survival rates, an expert says

March 25, 2013: Simple Breath Test Might Diagnose Heart Failure
Noninvasive method found accurate in small, early study

March 25, 2013: Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients
Screening for smoking, obesity and diabetes may help identify those at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis

March 21, 2013: Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
But expert advises parents not to panic over mood changes

March 18, 2013: Mammograms Every Other Year OK for Women Over 50: Study
Researchers found similar risk for advanced disease as with yearly screening, but some experts disagree

March 12, 2013: Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
Coordination between primary care docs and cardiologists is key to prevention, study suggests

March 08, 2013: You Can Help Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk: Expert
Preventive measures include screening, food choices and moderate exercise

March 05, 2013: Over 50? Checklist May Predict If You'll Be Alive in 10 Years
Although not a crystal ball, researchers say it might help doctors and patients make better choices

March 05, 2013: 5 Rheumatology Procedures You Might Not Need
Experts identify commonly ordered tests and treatments that are often expensive and unhelpful

March 04, 2013: Colonoscopy Cuts Advanced Cancer Risk by 70 Percent: Study
Expert says annual fecal blood test is equally effective

March 03, 2013: Ob-Gyn Group Lists Procedures That May Not Be Needed
As part of the 'Choosing Wisely' campaign, ACOG asks docs, patients to question certain practices

February 26, 2013: Gene Disorder Screen Benefits Baby Boys, Girls Equally: Study
It was previously thought that the deadly form of the birth defect was easier to spot in girls

February 26, 2013: 'Worried Well' Often Ignore Negative Test Results: Study
Many of these patients suffer from hypochondria, and continue to have symptoms of imagined disease

February 21, 2013: New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Screening in Newborns, Children
Panel backs testing for childhood diseases, but defers to parents' wishes on diseases that strike in adulthood

February 18, 2013: Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
Experts not able to make recommendations on drug, surgery or laser choices

February 07, 2013: One in Every 12 Stroke Survivors Contemplates Suicide, Study Finds
Early study found higher rates than in people with heart attacks, diabetes, cancer

February 05, 2013: For Older Women, Mammograms Every 2 Years Found as Good as Annual Test
Study detects no differences in late-stage cancer diagnoses with 2-year interval

February 01, 2013: Certain Skin Cancers More Common in HIV-Positive People
Large study found higher rates of squamous cell, basal cell carcinomas

January 15, 2013: U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
Researcher says reasons include high cost, lower health literacy, lack of doctors

January 11, 2013: Depressed Stroke Survivors May Face Higher Early Death Risk
Researchers recommend assessing stroke patients for mood problems

January 09, 2013: Pap Test Could Spot Some Ovarian Cancers, Study Finds
Widely used to detect cervical cancer, it might be much-needed screening option for other diseases

January 09, 2013: Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings: Study
Risks outweigh benefits for those with few years left, researchers say

January 07, 2013: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
But, for some hard-to-treat cancers, deaths are increasing

January 07, 2013: Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors: Study
To determine benefit, more older women should be included in clinical trials, expert says

January 03, 2013: Younger Women Start to Follow Pap Test Guidelines: CDC
But too many still get screened for cervical cancer after hysterectomy, report says

December 27, 2012: U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study
Confusing guidelines, insurance gaps may discourage people from getting recommended testing

December 26, 2012: Brain Scans Might Help Spot Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Study looked for reduced response to pictures of facial expressions

December 21, 2012: One Man's Harrowing Battle With Hepatitis C
Ted Adamson of Riverside, Calif., nearly lost his liver and life to the disease

December 21, 2012: Mass Murders: Why Us? Why the U.S.?
From gun availability to a lack of therapists, experts say many factors contribute to the spate of killings

December 18, 2012: Some Cancer Risks Higher in 9/11 Recovery Workers: Study
Cases of prostate, thyroid, multiple myeloma cancers seen over years