Dialysis at home
For people with kidney failure, places like Rhode Island Hospital's Outpatient Dialysis Center are a lifeline.
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Dental X-rays could cause tumors
UNDATED -- A new study is raising questions about the safety of dental X-rays.
Weight loss wagers could mean success
UNDATED -- A website called “Healthy Wage” is helping dieters putting wagers on how much they can lose for a $10,000 prize.
New effort by MDs to cut wasteful medical spending
WASHINGTON -- Old checklist for doctors: order that test, write that prescription. New checklist for doctors: first ask yourself if the patient really needs it.
Better screening cited in US autism rise
ATLANTA -- Autism cases are on the rise again in the U.S., largely due to wider screening and better diagnosis, federal health officials said Thursday.
Erase smile lines
You may have heard of Restylane, Radiesse and Juvederm, popular fillers used to plump wrinkles and sagging skin.
Nail gel dangers
Any woman who's ever had a traditional manicure knows that it will not last long, but new treatments promise that polish will last two weeks or longer.
Study: Chocolate could lower BMI
There's sweet news for diehard chocoholics.
Study: Weight loss surgery can reverse Type 2 Diabetes
A new study suggests a surgery that has been proven to help people lose weight could double as a treatment for uncontrolled diabetes.
Exercise in a pill?
UNDATED -- Exercising is important for your health, but not always something we're excited to do.
Salt therapy for allergies
PLANO, Texas -- Spring can mean suffering for North Texans affected by allergies or other breathing problems.
Holistic Healthcare
Six out of ten cancer patients now give holistic or alternative remedies a try and every day; more people who are wanting to feel better are too.
Healthy snacking
UNDATED -- It's easy for parents to feed kids healthy snacks at home, but the choices at the grocery store are wide-ranging.
Tattoos save lives
UNDATED -- Many people use tattoos as a form of personal expression, but a small number of Americans rely on them to warn first responders about important medical conditions.
Study: Students do better on tests after physical activity
If you're looking to boost your child's grades, getting them out of the classroom may be a good idea.
New guidelines for pap smears
Maureen Russo was just 37-years-old when she lost her battle with cervical cancer.
Laser zaps fat
UNDATED (NBC) -- The Cellulaze laser fiber, cleared for use by the FDA last month, is the newest tool to to fight unsightly cellulite.
Concern For Sun Lovers
UNDATED -- 19-year-old Adrian Plotnicoff gets a thorough skin check up from his dermatologist every six months.
Cavities in children on the rise
Cavities have always been one of the sore spots of childhood, but for a growing number of kids, cavities and tooth decay are posing a problem well before kindergarten.
Study: Vitamin D cuts down on fractures teen girls
When it comes to running, jumping and tumbling teen girls tend to give it all they've got, but overdoing high-impact sports can fatigue the muscles -- leaving them unable to absorb added shock.