Mar 19 Watch Studies Cast New Doubt on Prostate Cancer Screening Recent studies show that screenings for prostate cancer may not reduce death rates and may also lead to unnecessary treatment. A medical researcher discusses the latest findings. Continue watching
Jan 22 New Study Shows Warming Trend in Antarctica By Admin, PBS News Hour Antarctica, a part of the world that researchers had previously believed was bucking the trend of global warming, is getting warmer after all, according to a newly released study. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch Study Shows First-ever Drop in U.S. Cancer Rates New cancer rates in the United States have declined for the first time and the cancer death rate among men and women has continued to drop, according to a report published Tuesday. A doctor discusses the promising new data with… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch Drugs Work as Well as Angioplasty, Study Says A new study has found that the use of drugs and stents, which are tiny metal scaffolds placed in clogged arteries, may be no better than using drugs alone in non-emergency situations. Two cardiologists discuss the findings. Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch Study Shows Mental Exercises Slow Memory Loss A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed the benefits of a workout regimen for the brain. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on the findings. Continue watching