Birmingham Archives

Legislation Creates Opportunities, Roadblocks for Radiology Field

Jun 06, 2006 at 02:47 pm by steve

Pinpointing the source and path of disease inside the human body has been one of the most essential advancements of modern medicine. From multi-slice CT scanners, advanced MRI.... Read More

Building Bones Should Begin Early

May 01, 2006 at 03:24 pm by steve

Roughly 10 million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis, and another 34 million have low bone mass which puts them at risk for osteoporosis, fractures and related complicat.... Read More

Breastfeeding Is Good for Mom, Too

May 01, 2006 at 03:20 pm by steve

Discussions about breastfeeding commonly refer to the benefits an infant receives from its mother's milk. But significant data now demonstrates the numerous benefits for mom a.... Read More

Does Sex Matter? When It Comes to Medical Research, Yes

May 01, 2006 at 03:17 pm by steve

"A woman's body is the key to her fate. … Her physical, social and psychological fulfillment all depend on one crucial test: her ability to attract a suitable male and.... Read More

Women Battle Autoimmune Diseases Three Times More than Men

May 01, 2006 at 03:12 pm by steve

Last month, at the first national conference in Washington, D.C. of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), experts across the country in several differe.... Read More