When doctors need detailed pictures of areas inside the body, they use a special type of X-ray called a computerized axial tomography scan, or CAT scan. Also known as a computerized tomography scan, ...

What are the side effects of all those medical zaps? — -- intro: Over the past ten years, Jill Nelson, 52, a health coach, personal trainer and counselor in Chicago, has received at least seven ...

Full body CAT scans are popular because they spot tiny tumors and other problems other tests miss. A new study finds the level of radiation from the scans may cause other problems. Bernie Deubel's ...

Medical professionals use CT scans to help diagnose and stage bladder cancer. While CT scans can provide valuable information, they are not perfect and have certain limitations. However, CT scans may ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A number of studies in the past year have raised concerns that Americans are exposed to too much radiation from CT scans, increasing their risk of cancer. A: CT, short for computed ...

When addressing the serious concern of colon cancer, many people wonder about the effectiveness of standard imaging tools ...

CT scans are the first-line imaging technique for detecting adrenal tumors. They provide detailed and precise images. With the use of imaging tests, adrenal masses are being detected more frequently, ...

The White House released a statement on Dec. 1 from President Donald Trump's physician regarding his MRI scan. Here's what to ...