Many women who need hysterectomies are told that robotic-assisted surgery—the newest way to surgically remove the uterus—has numerous advantages over other, "old fashioned" hysterectomy techniques. But a new study suggests that these “benefits�

They can provide fast and effective relief—but must be used correctly. Steroid injections have long been considered a much needed pain-relieving treatment for people with sciatica and other back conditions. Now: Many patients are thinking twice a

Clever ways to spark ideas and solutions Forget brainstorming sessions and suggestion boxes—they don’t work. Next time you need to think up a new and original plan, product or solution—whether it’s at home or at work—try these techniques�

A fascinating and disturbing survey illustrates just how rampant is a phenomenon called “crowd-think.” One thousand Americans were asked to assess two different education policies. Half of them were told that Plan One was Democratic and Plan Two

Did you have a screening colonoscopy less than 10 years ago, with perfectly normal results? Or are you over the age of 75? If either applies, you should think twice if your doctor recommends repeating the test now. Reason: A shocking percentage of co

Hint: Beware of Leg Pain It can happen to anyone at any age. Clots form in the deep veins, usually in the legs. Patients with this deep vein thrombosis might experience leg pain, redness or swelling…or they might have no symptoms at all. These cl

You can save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars by exchanging homes instead of staying at a hotel. Example: Seven nights at a hotel costing $150 a night is $1,050. Swapping homes costs almost nothing. Three tips for a successful swap… 1. Pay a m

Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment Women who have breast cancer are now living longer than they did only five years ago. Thanks to recent advances, there have been dramatic changes in the way doctors can treat the disease—making these treatment

Five recent advances are dramatically changing treatment approaches… Women who have breast cancer are now living longer than they did only five years ago—and not simply due to improved mammography techniques. Reason: New scientific evidence is

Hotel prices can change by the day, even by the hour. But you can game the system somewhat by using the right Web sites… 1. Air-hotel package Web sites: “Bundling” airfare and hotel can offer significant savings. That’s because travel seller

Adopting these simple solutions can put you on the right track—permanently Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), once thought to affect mainly children, is now known to occur in about 4% of adults. Latest development: Researchers are f

Incoherent or slurred speech is a well-known sign that someone may have had a stroke. But in the era of cell-phone communication, another possible sign of stroke has emerged—“dystextia,” or composing garbled text messages. This new info comes

Requesting a demotion might seem an odd career move, but if layoffs are coming, a step backward on the corporate ladder beats a kick out the door. An employee might be viewed as a prime layoff candidate in his/her current position but a valued, cost

Insomnia seems to be the granddaddy of all sleep problems. But what about people who sleep too much or those who constantly feel sleepy even when they get “normal” amounts of sleep? What’s new: Some researchers are now finding that excessive s

Is salt turning your own cells against you? Could be, according to a new study suggesting that salt may overstimulate the immune system, paving the way for autoimmune diseases. We already know that some forms of autoimmunity are associated with an o

A patient walked into the office of Dr. Luis Scott at the Mayo Clinic with a concern about the safety of his hybrid car. The patient's question: Is it possible that electromagnetic interference from the car's powerful electric motors could set off th

Burning pain, frequent trips to the toilet, urine that’s cloudy and strong-smelling—such symptoms suggest a urinary tract infection (UTI). If you’re a man, when you go to your doctor for antibiotics, there’s almost no way of knowing how many

(One costs only $16,020) A decade ago, if you wanted to spend less than $20,000 for a new car, you had to settle for lackluster performance, a cramped passenger cabin and a stripped-down interior. The automotive industry quietly referred to these en

A top major league baseball mental-toughness trainer has devised a mental workout that helped his team clinch the World Series (twice!)—and it can help you build the brain power and mind-set you need to achieve your own ambitions, too. Yet it’s s

Women and men can take years off their looks with these simple steps. It’s a fact of life that our skin becomes more wrinkled as we age. But you may be surprised to learn that our skin starts changing as early as age 30 for both women and men. Wh