Scientists say exposure to radiation from medical procedures has risen 600 to 700 percent in the past 20 years, and it is now the biggest source of radiation for Americans. Read Summary >
University of Iowa researchers have found that people who suffer from depression report more physical symptoms of aches and pains than they actually experience. Read Summary >
An analysis of Medicare data has found that people with new pain in their low back are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area that has an abundance of MRI machines. Read Summary >
According to a new study, employers should hire professional ergonomists to make sure that office equipment is both the right type and is correctly adjusted if they want to reduce their employees' pain. Read Summary >
Results from a new study suggest that the osteoporosis drug Forteo is better at increasing bone density and reducing spine fractures in people who have steroid-induced osteoporosis than the drug Fosamax. Read Summary >
