A study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers found that 31 radiologists who reviewed the CT scans used in a medical malpractice lawsuit didn't agree with the conclusions reached by four paid medical expert witnesses in the the

Twenty million medical scans and treatments are done each year that require radioactive isotopes, and scientists now are warning that a global shortage of such life-saving materials could jeopardize patient care and drive up health-care issued the

Expensive brand-name medications to lower blood pressure are no better at preventing cardiovascular disease than older, generic diuretics, says new data from a landmark study.Dr. Paul Whelton reported the results on Aug. 13 at the plenary of the

Casual smokers may think that smoking a few cigarettes a week is no big deal, but new research suggests that having an infrequent smoke, or being exposed to secondhand smoke, might be doing more harm than people realize.The findings provide say

Total knee and hip joint replacement devices that last a lifetime might be closer to reality, thanks to recent breakthroughs in research labs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham involving the application of specialized nanodiamonds a of a in

In the space of one generation, college students have gone from studying with highlighters and wire notebooks to laptops, netbooks, and, now, iPads. Yet, despite the prevalence of technology on campuses, a new study indicates that computers keep

Each day, many of us exchange content through Facebook, Twitter, blogs, discussion boards, and other online forums. What does this digital information disclose about us, and how are companies and other organizations using our data? Rohini an at

Business executives with narcissistic personalities do have some productive attributes, but, ultimately, do they do more harm than good for an organization?Narcissists, by definition, are arrogant, have grandiose visions about their own believe

Paid sick leave is a benefit prized by American workers but frequently missing on the job—a situation that leads to serious consequences, says a new study released recently by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of study one

There's no substantial quality difference between organically and conventionally produced eggs, says a study conducted by the Agricultural Research Service, an agency that operates under the U.S. Department of Agriculture.ARS food technologist a