Should You Really Get That X-Ray or CT Scan? A front-page story in today's Washington Post might give you pause the next time a doctor offers to scan you to determine the source of a health complaint.

For people who worry they might have heart disease - there's now a way to get some peace of mind without a doctor's referral. It's an X-ray heart scan that rates the risk for heart disease. News on 6 ...

The University of California, Berkeley’s July Wellness Letter contained an important article: “Should You Worry About CT Scans?” X-rays were invented some 120 years ago, and they clearly improved ...

When you’re not feeling well, a health care provider can often make a diagnosis based on your symptoms, vital signs, and medical history. But when it comes to examining bones, internal organs, or soft ...