There’s little debate among scientists that the female hormone estrogen is integral to maintaining strong bones. Osteoporosis, in which the bones become brittle, most commonly strikes women after ...

A PET scan can help doctors spot cancer that has spread through the body. A doctor may request one during the melanoma diagnostic process if they suspect advanced melanoma cancer. A PET scan is an ...

A multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan is an outpatient imaging test that looks at how well the bottom chambers of your heart (ventricles) are pumping blood out into your body. This scan may also be ...

A computed tomography (CT) head scan uses X-rays to develop a 3D image of the skull, brain, and other related areas of the head. A CT scan of the head can provide more detail than a traditional X-ray, ...

Daily scans taken during prostate cancer radiotherapy could be repurposed to guide changes to treatment, reducing the risk of side effects, a study suggests. Using AI, scientists found that images ...

Contrast materials can help highlight areas of interest in MRI scans. Contrast injections may cause side effects like mild rashes and hives, but, in rare instances, it is also possible for a person to ...