Artificial intelligence is turning a familiar medical workhorse into a window on one of the most pervasive health threats of modern life: chronic stress. By training deep learning systems on routine ...

93 million CT scans were done in the U.S. in 2023. These scans are used to diagnose everything from head injuries to appendicitis. But could they be putting patients at risk for cancer? A new study ...

While these advanced imaging tools save lives by detecting injuries and illness, mounting evidence suggests they may come with long-term consequences that patients need to understand before agreeing ...

Computed tomography (CT) examinations (known more commonly as a “CT scan” or “CAT scan”) incorporate a series of x-ray images taken of areas inside the body and use a computer to create a ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A number of studies in the past year have raised concerns that Americans are exposed to too much radiation from CT scans, increasing their risk of cancer. A: CT, short for computed ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...