Month: January 2020

While there has been controversy over when and how often women should be screened for breast cancer using mammograms, studies consistently show that screening can lead to earlier detection of the disease, when it’s more treatable. So improving how effectively mammograms can detect abnormal growths that could be cancerous is a priority in the field. … Read more

Despite industry denial, groups say president’s plan will “compromise” children’s health. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley

Mr. Abed gave up a job as a senior executive at a multinational company to start BRAC after he saw his native land, Bangladesh, devastated by war. View original article Contributor:

Giving the vaccine intravenously to monkeys provided 90% protection against tuberculosis. More testing is needed before humans can be inoculated that way. View original article Contributor:

Computers that are trained to recognize patterns and interpret images may outperform humans at finding cancer on X-rays. View original article Contributor:

With a language barrier and a physical challenge setting him back, Venezuelan Pedro Gonzalez found a way to make a business out of his obstacles. Gonzalez, 55, was left paralyzed … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

From smart homes to ultrafast wireless speeds, here’s what to watch. View original article Contributor: