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The Radiation Boom: After Stroke Scans, Patients Face Serious Health Risks
Among patients tested for strokes with a complex type of brain scan, radiation overdoses were more widespread than previously known, a New York Times examination has found.

Missouri Voters to Have Say on Health Care Law
The first plebiscite on the Obama health care law seems likely to be a low-turnout affair among an electorate dominated by Republican primary voters.

Voice on Phone Is Lifeline for Suicidal Veterans
Critics call it a Band-Aid, but supporters say a suicide hot line is a gateway into government services.

Patient Money: For Most, Implants Beat Dentures, but at a Price
Prosthetic teeth attached to the jaw with titanium screws are preferred for replacing lost teeth, but they?re expensive, and insurance coverage is usually minimal.

Expert Answers About Scleroderma
Medical experts answer readers' questions about the causes, symptoms, testing, treatment and prognosis of scleroderma.

Stem Cell Trial Wins Approval of F.D.A.
A trial could offer the first glimpse of a technology that may hold vast medical promise but also is embroiled in controversy.

Senator Seeks Data on Complaints About Artificial Joints
Senator Charles E. Grassley requested data from Zimmer Holdings, a maker of artificial hips and knees, on how it responded to complaints from surgeons.

Flu Vaccines Are Approved and Urged for Most
The Food and Drug Administration approved vaccines for the next flu season, and health officials recommend vaccination for everyone 6 months old and older.

Family Relations: An International Comparison
A multinational study finds that elderly Americans and their adult children have unusually strained relationships.

F.D.A. Clears Way for Embryonic Stem Cell Trial Using Patients
Using human embryonic stem cells, the trial will be tested in patients with new spinal cord injuries.

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