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Many women at high risk for breast cancer are not getting MRIs, which could help them detect it earlier. (NBC News)
According to a new survey, many women who have a high risk for breast cancer have no idea and could be missing out on valuable early detection and treatment. More>>
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Alaska Regional Hospital is offering free prostate screenings this week. More>>
On Tuesday at Providence Alaska Medical Center the pulmonary rehabilitation room becomes a place for patients to practice using a not-so-typical medical instrument -- the kazoo. More>>
The Blom family is making the rounds to an occupational therapist, respiratory therapist and other specialists who know their disease best. And it's costing the family absolutely nothing -- all the bills are taken care of by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. More>>
The state uses federal Medicaid funds to pay for the programs, which help thousands of vulnerable Alaskans with medical, aging and developmental problems. More>>
We all know too much sugar is not a good thing, and now for the first time the American Heart Association is providing recommendations for specific levels on the consumption of food when sugar has been added. More>>
The district's Director of Nursing and Health Services, Nancy Edtl, says on Friday, the Centers for Disease Control released recommendations on how schools can best prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus. More>>
New Jersey officials recently considered prohibiting Brazilian waxes after two women were hospitalized for infections. One of them had to have surgery and spent 15 days in the hospital hooked up to an IV. More>>
Eight years of research on 13,000 people showed that a daily half-hour walk significantly reduces the chance of premature death, that's why there's a program called "Start Walking!" to get people moving at work. More>>
The federal government temporarily suspended Medicaid for Alaskans after a review of the state Medicaid agency found a lack of oversight. More>>
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