Their doctor had ordered a CT scan — a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body’s interior ...

About 40% of cancers among Americans can be attributed to potentially modifiable factors such as smoking, drinking, obesity, and physical inactivity. If a widely reported study from earlier this year ...

Over 60 and facing more medical tests? This simple guide explains common scans and checks, helping you understand what they’re for and feel more in control.

With a simple brain scan, providers can now better detect and monitor Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Tracy Vargas, a neurologist at ...

A large study of more than 5 million women over 30 years has suggested that CT scans before conception could increase the risk of pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies. As concerning as the results ...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming health care. AI systems can now detect diabetic eye disease from retinal ...