Health News Archives

New FDA Study Seeks Feedback on Lasik Surgery
Warnings issued to 17 centers for lax reporting of procedure-related adverse events

New Option for Correcting Nearsightedness
Collagen-like lens promising for those unable to get LASIK, researchers say

New Laser Combo Therapy Zaps Acne
Small study finds pulsed-dye beam with topical meds improved lesions in 1 to 2 weeks

Study Evaluates Laser Therapies for Hair Removal
Findings suggest combo treatments less effective, more painful than singular procedures

Laser Therapy as Good as Drugs for Diabetic Eye Problems
Had fewer side effects than corticosteroids, study finds

Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord Cancers
It preserved and restored patients' voices with disease-free survival up to 5 years

FDA Panel Urges Stronger Warnings for LASIK Surgery
The popular eye procedure helps many, but complaints show it may not be for everyone

Skin Cooling After Laser Treatment Could Leave Marks
It raises risks for unsightly blemishes, research shows

Port-Wine Stains Can Return After Laser Treatment
Decade-long study suggests retreatment may be necessary

Shoddy Cosmetic Procedures Can Leave Lasting Damage
Asking the right questions beforehand can prevent a lifetime of harm, experts say