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For most Americans, the two major obstacles to proper medical care are time and money. And while insurance can sometimes reduce health care costs, having time to visit the doctor is just as important.

A new mathematical model which aims to optimize treatment for prostate cancer has been developed by experts at the University of Portsmouth.

Controversies surrounding hormone therapy (HT) and its benefits and risks have dominated the women’s health field for more than 2 decades. A large new study demonstrates that, despite some commonly held misperceptions, HT doesn’t increase a woman’s risk of developing lung cancer, and it could actually help reduce the risk. Study results are published online today in Menopause.

According to a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, using a dual-source CT (DSCT) scanner for coronary CTA can facilitate clinical processes by eliminating the need to administer beta-blockers for heart rate control while decreasing nondiagnostic examinations.

Approximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activities, social functioning, and sleep quality. There have been few studies focused on treatments for this disorder. A new study suggests that vaginal laser surgery may be effective in treating OAB, with few documented adverse events. Study results are published in Menopause.

A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored the role of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, and whether they might be protective against contracting and/or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection.

Breath analysis seems promising for COVID-19 detection, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in JAMA Network Open.

Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.

Members of Black churches in New Orleans who believe religion plays an important role in their health may be more likely to eat fruits and vegetables, be physically active and have confidence asking questions of health care providers than their peers who don’t share that belief, new research finds.

Among children undergoing needle-related procedures, providing procedural information and distraction using immersive virtual reality (IVR) significantly reduces pain and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in JAMA Network Open.