Health News Archives

Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
But newer models are much more effective, expert says

Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians

Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction
Black women less likely than white women to have reconstruction after mastectomy

Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing
The new procedure is an alternative to hip replacement, but complications occur, experts say

Silicone Breast Implants Might Raise Risk of Rare Lymphoma
But researchers stress absolute chances of disease are still small

Tiny Telescope Treats Age-Related Eye Disease
Study found the implant benefited two-thirds of patients who got one

Implantable Defibrillators Offer Heart Patients a Better Quality of Life: Study
Recipients report high level of satisfaction with the devices

FDA OKs Return of Silicone Breast Implants
The decision requires the 2 manufacturers to continue studies of the devices' safety

What to Do With Aging Breast Implants
Experts set the record straight for women who often face conflicting advice

Cochlear Implants Can Benefit the Elderly
Age not a good yardstick for gauging who will benefit from the hearing devices, study finds