For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.More >>
For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.More >>
As more patients undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney stones, the rate of complications from the surgery is also rising, according to a new study.More >>
As more patients undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney stones, the rate of complications from the surgery is also rising, according to a new study.More >>
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.More >>
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:45:18 GMT
Millions of Americans use prescription painkillers to cope with chronic pain problems. But a new study shows taking the medications may have an unwanted side effect for men.More >>
Millions of Americans use prescription painkillers to cope with chronic pain problems. But a new study shows taking the medications may have an unwanted side effect for men.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:14:57 GMT
Mothers who want to successfully breastfeed are usually urged to avoid any formula. But now a new study shows giving a little formula to some newborns may actually help moms keep breastfeeding.More >>
Mothers who want to successfully breastfeed are usually urged to avoid any formula. But now a new study shows giving a little formula to some newborns may actually help moms keep breastfeeding.More >>
Angelina Jolie had a prophylactic double mastectomy after getting genetic testing. Women with the same faulty BRCA gene as Jolie are at significantly increased risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:42:55 GMT
Angelina Jolie has revealed she had a voluntary double mastectomy after discovering she has a gene that greatly increases her risks of getting breast cancer.More >>
Angelina Jolie has revealed she had a voluntary double mastectomy after discovering she has a gene that greatly increases her risks of getting breast cancer.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:23:47 GMT
The medical profession is going digital. Many doctors still rely on paper and pen, a habit the new healthcare law is trying to break.More >>
The medical profession is going digital. Many doctors still rely on paper and pen, a habit the new healthcare law is trying to break.More >>
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