Screening News

A bacterium has been identified which may trigger multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, debilitating disorder that damages myelin forming cells in the brain and spinal cord.

A new health screening strategy has revealed that gene faults in tumor cells offer possible drug targets for the treatment of lung cancer.

If the fee hike is approved by Congress, Americans will have to pay double for the privilege of being groped by TSA agents at the airport.

Philadelphia - It seems as if every new study on mammography or breast cancer screening guidelines fuels yet another controversy about the right approach to this process for many women.

A non-invasive process that makes 3D pictures of the lungs could reduce lung cancer deaths by 35 percent for relatively low cost per life saved.

Spring may be only a week away but the phrase “Winter is coming” is generating plenty of excitement for fans of HBO’s "Game of Thrones."

A major flaw in the TSA's screening process has been unmasked by a blogger. As shown in the video below, a person could get a metal object through the TSA body scanners by placing the item to the side of the body, rather than the front or back.

Most US doctors are not using the best methods to screen for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths.

If you are acting suspiciously at a U.S. airport, it is likely that someone is watching you. TSA behavior-detection officers are on the job at 161 U.S. airports. In 2008 alone, 813 arrests were made based upon detection officers identifying suspects.

Social networking is increasingly becoming a way to obtain a new job. It's also a way for your new boss to see who you really are. A new survey shows almost half of all employers are checking Facebook profiles during the hiring process.