Agents for Change Sep 10 How giant African rats are helping uncover deadly land mines in Cambodia By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman
Health Jul 30 Watch Doctors Propose New Cancer Definition to Avoid Unnecessary Treatments Doctors Propose New Cancer Definition to Avoid Unnecessary Treatments…
Health Nov 05 Watch Research Shows CT Scans Can Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths A National Cancer Institute trial found that screening by 3-dimensional X-ray tests known as "spiral CT scans" reduced lung cancer deaths by 20 percent over five years. But the test has its drawbacks, including increased exposure to radiation and false…
Health Nov 14 Watch Studies Clarify Best Practices for Heart Care People should receive angioplasties to unclog arteries in the first 90 minutes following a heart attack, though they often don't receive the treatment in time, the American Heart Association said at a recent meeting. An expert discusses this and other…
Health Oct 26 Watch New Study Says Early Screening May Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths A new study says early screening could save the lives of thousands of smokers. Despite the finding, some in the medical community question both the cost and accuracy of the test. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the findings.