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Concussions More Likely in Female Athletes 02/28/2017 04:00 PM EST Why remains unclear, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sports Injuries, Sports Safety, Women's Health Do Early Dental Visits Really Prevent Kids' Cavities? 02/28/2017 02:00 PM EST Study found preventive care didn't help Medicaid toddlers in one state, but more research is needed Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Dental Health, Dental Health, Tooth Decay Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Aggressive Lymphoma 02/28/2017 02:00 PM EST Over one-third of patients appeared disease-free 6 months after single treatment, report says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Lymphoma Indoor Tanning: a Big Financial Hit to U.S. Health Care 02/28/2017 02:00 PM EST Skin cancers from UV light in devices totalled $343 million in 2015 alone, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Skin Cancer Some Hospitals May Overcharge for Hip, Knee Replacements: Study 02/28/2017 02:00 PM EST Prices were double the average costs for the implants, but only one insurer was included in the research Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement Study Tracks Bleeding Risk from Common Blood Thinners 02/28/2017 02:00 PM EST Research looked specifically at bleeds inside the skull and near the brain Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Blood Thinners Youth with Type 2 Diabetes Often Face Complications 02/28/2017 02:00 PM EST This growing group has double the problems as peers with type 1 disease, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes in Children and Teens Childhood Cancer Survivors Living Longer 02/28/2017 12:00 PM EST Decline parallels reduced use of radiation, at lower doses, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Cancer in Children Colon Cancer on The Rise Among Gen Xers, Millennials 02/28/2017 12:00 PM EST And an old adversary -- the obesity epidemic -- may be the cause, U.S. researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Colorectal Cancer Kids Should Be Screened for Lazy Eye by Age 5 02/28/2017 12:00 PM EST Waiting later could lead to permanent vision problems, U.S. panel says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Amblyopia, Children's Health, Eye Care Youth with Type 2 Diabetes Develop Complications More Often Than Type 1 Peers 02/28/2017 11:39 AM EST Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes in Children and Teens Diagnostic Mammograms Find More Cancers, and More False-Positives 02/28/2017 09:00 AM EST Digital technology leads to 'marked improvement' in detection rates, radiology expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Mammography, Women's Health   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656