Women who put off getting a mammogram because they're afraid it might hurt could benefit from an over-the-counter pain-relieving gel.
When Lidocaine gel was applied to the chest an hour before a mammogram women reported significantly less discomfort compared to those given acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
This is according to a study published online in the journal radiology.
Over 400 women participated in the study.
Researchers say women can apply the gel at home and wipe it off right before the exam. The gel does not effect image quality.
And in other medical news...
A new study finds the music playing at your favorite bar could affect how much you drink.
French researchers went undercover to observe bar patrons on several Saturday nights.
With the bar owner's permission, they manipulated the sound level of the music to either very loud or normal and watched the drinking behavior of several patrons.
They found high sound levels led to increased drinking in a shorter amount of time.
Researchers suggest louder music may cause a higher arousal, causing people to order drinks faster. Or it could be more simple. Loud music makes it too hard to have a conversation so people drink more and talk less.