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Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased 'toy,' doctors say

Scientists say findings may lead to new therapies for ovarian clear cell carcinoma

Study showed only an association between the two, expert notes

High blood pressure, slow gait, self-reported bad health might signal decline, researchers say

But being physically fit seems to protect those who work longer hours, researchers say

Immunity to childhood diseases can wane more quickly than in children without the virus, researchers say

AAP calls mandatory shots 'ethically justified, necessary, and long overdue to ensure patient safety'

Finding is starting point for new work on the disease's origins, possible treatment, experts say

Significant pain reduction reported by 96% after operation to repair rotator cuff tears, researchers find

In non-emergency scenarios, the artery-opening procedure won't prevent heart attack, experts note

Use of medical imaging also increased, U.S. government study found

Subtle decision-making problems may not show up on conventional tests, researchers say

Reform could strain, or possibly improve, the primary-care experience

Among elderly, rate of mild impairment was 1.5 times higher in males, study finds

Greatest risk is during first year after child is born, researchers say

But findings don't apply to low- or middle-income countries, study says

Search for more successful treatments for the deadly cancer continues, expert says

And more than half of U.S. kids exposed to secondhand smoke, CDC report finds

Though youngest were most vulnerable, fewer serious complications seen, study finds

Study found that returning to nevirapine still kept viral load down for most

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