The Internet as MatchmakerInternet dating is one of the top methods for finding love, whether the pros outweigh the cons...
Read more >Some kinds of gossip may actually benefit your health.
Read more >Out on the playground, there's a fine line between safe and boring.
Read more >The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >Shift workers are at risk for type 2 diabetes, the longer you work rotating shifts, the worse it...
Read more >Struggling with the resolution to quit smoking? It gets better: Quitters report being happier...
Read more >The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >Men don't think about sex every seven seconds. It's more like 19 times a day. And many women...
Read more >Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit.
Read more >When people are told to be less prejudiced, they are often more so. There's a better way.
Read more >Having a difficult, abusive boss can strain personal relationships at home.
Read more >Researchers discover exactly what makes BRCA mutations so dangerous for breast cancer risk...
Read more >A new study links traffic pollution to type 2 diabetes risk - especially in people who are healthier
Read more >Snacking may be hazardous to your diet. It can be a sign of mindless eating.
Read more >"Tongue-tie" or tether tongue makes it hard for babies to latch on to the breast. It can be easily diagnosed and corrected.
Read more >Energy drink-fueled visits to the ER have risen 1600 percent since 2005.
Read more >Soup cans may contain BPA, a known toxin. People who ate canned soup had higher levels of this toxin in their bodies.
Read more >Whole body vibration platforms have been marketed to prevent bone loss. Problem is, they don't work.
Read more >Pelvic inflammatory disease can threaten a woman’s fertility, so it is important to have a checkup.
Read more >Good nutrition and lifestyle choices improve sperm counts.
Read more >Nitroglycerin is a century-old treatment for heart attacks, but it can make future cardiovascular events more severe.
Read more >The chicken pox vaccine is the best way of protecting your child from the virus...
Read more >Being overweight is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Read more >A new study uncovers a major surprise in the Alzheimer's puzzle.
Read more >Generally speaking, infants with colic do not need acid-suppressing drugs, which carry a number of risks.
Read more >"Rich Club" clusters of highly influential regions of brain cells do serious collaboration.
Read more >Osteoarthritis is a product of your immune system, not just wear and tear...
Read more >Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
Read more >For some women, nipple-sparing surgery can help their breasts look more natural after breast cancer surgery.
Read more >Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
Read more >The sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus raises women's risk of heart disease.
Read more >Colon cancer tissue was infected with a specific bacterium. Could this mean a cancer antibiotic...
Read more >Drugs to reduce the brain's immense energy needs may serve to help preserve it when its blood supply
Read more >When ultrasounds to diagnose miscarriage are inaccurate, healthy pregnancies may be terminated.
Read more >Contrary to popular belief, the brain can form new connections into adulthood...
Read more >People who become embarrassed more readily are also more dependable and generous.
Read more >It's hard to compete with clever marketing, but you can help your kids make better food choices with consistent encouragement.
Read more >A team of online gamers helps researchers solve a critical piece of the AIDS puzzle...
Read more >An African study has found that hormonal contraception doubles the risk of HIV infection and...
Read more >Blood transfusions are the cause of many cases of the parasite Babesia, which is normally spread by ticks.
Read more >The mind is notorious for playing tricks, but researchers discover paying attention can mislead us..
Read more >Infants, particularly preemies, who were breastfed scored higher on reasoning and language tests at age 5.
Read more >The brains of impulsive people are different from those who can delay gratification.
Read more >The decision to circumcise a newborn boy is one that is best made after looking at all the information available.
Read more >Hookah lounges are on the rise in California and with them, tobacco use...
Read more >Get a flu vaccination this year, even if you were vaccinated last year.
Read more >When you're traveling with medications, keep them in the climate-controlled interior of the car, rather than in the hot trunk.
Read more >The Grand Slam tennis player tells the world about her battle with Sjogren's syndrome
Read more >In mice, living in a more stimulating envronment was linked to more calorie-burning brown fat. Is the same true for humans?
Read more >How you interpret your stress can influence how you perform on tests.
Read more >A study has found that eating fatty foods seasoned with herbs and spices can reduce triglycerides...
Read more >Stress can lead to depression, but new brain cells may be responsible for stopping the process...
Read more >Kids' nagging can wear down moms' resistance. But a study found some winning strategies...
Read more >If you are 60 or older and trying to lose weight, don't skimp on protein, or the weight you lose may be muscle.
Read more >Subtle cues precede most attacks. The trick is listening to them and preventing them.
Read more >Certain styles of parenting are more beneficial for children with difficult temperaments, such as the anxious or depressed.
Read more >Having a faulty RAD51D gene means a 1 in 11 chance of ovarian cancer. Knowing your status can help..
Read more >Though they sound healthy, colon cleanses pose serious health risks.
Read more >Teens are surprisingly risk-aversive in some situations, while women are apt to take more risks...
Read more >The root of dyslexia may be in speech processing, a surprise to researchers...
Read more >People who have certain personality traits, like impulsivity and cynicism, are more likely to gain weight over time.
Read more >Grape seed extract – and perhaps red wine – shows promise as a way to slow...
Read more >Once you have lost weight, you need to have a different set of strategies for keeping it off in order to avoid gaining it back.
Read more >Children with language delays have no more behavioral or emotional problems as adolescents than other kids.
Read more >People with drug or other substance dependence problems and those who are obese are less likely to have satisfying sex.
Read more >A new review study finds no good evidence of a cell phone-brain tumor connection...
Read more >Break out the hammocks. Rocking to sleep is not just for babies. It offers a deeper sleep...
Read more >Men who engage in “conspicuous spending” (think Porsches) have one thing on their minds...
Read more >Gels that glow under black light can be used to teach kids to wash their hands more thoroughly.
Read more >Research on mice has found a way to reduce male fertility without reducing libido...
Read more >Women with undiagnosed celiac disease go through menopause earlier than celiac women who follow a gluten-free diet.
Read more >Children's brains change as they learn math skills. Adults' too, hopefully.
Read more >Getting along well with the coworkers may lengthen your life. Getting along with the boss... not...
Read more >Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, does not appear to reduce kids' pain, just their fever.
Read more >Little things - like being asked to hold a purse - can make men feel their manhood has been...
Read more >Kids may get unnecessary CT scans for minor head injuries, exposing them to unnecessary radiation.
Read more >Reducing stress can improve the odds of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
Read more >A banned residential pesticide is linked to lower IQ in kids.
Read more >Taste and price drive food most people's food choices. Many don't even know how many calories...
Read more >A popular blood pressure medication appears to increase the risk of recurrence among survivors.
Read more >Recent research suggests that taking calcium raises heart risk. But what about osteoporosis?
Read more >The more you know about your own health, the less likely you are to be hospitalized.
Read more >Some studies show a link between artificial dyes and ADHD. So why did the FDA reject warning labels?
Read more >For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >The emotional pain of romantic relationship break-up has the same effect on the brain as physical...
Read more >Omega-3 fatty acids supplements may help ease symptoms in women who suffer from PMS.
Read more >Injecting stem cells into hearts reduces enlargement and scar tissue, and boosts heart function...
Read more >People who are seriously overweight tend not to see themselves as being as heavy as they are...
Read more >A supercomputer is turning its talents to diagnosing disease...
Read more >Oral contraceptives a one-year supply helps cut pregnancies...
Read more >If you are pregnant or trying to beome pregnant, check with your doctor before taking any medication — even herbal preparations.
Read more >You may be able to avoid this dreaded test with fecal occult blood tests or flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Read more >Americans' health is worse than their British counterparts' in everything from asthma to angina.
Read more >Doctors are ordering surgical breast biopsies when needle biopsies would suffice. What's the cost...
Read more >Bisphosphonates, used to prevent bone loss from osteoporosis, may actually prolong life beyond preventing fractures.
Read more >Antioxidants appear to improve male fertility, reducing damaging oxidative stress on sperm...
Read more >Introducing solid foods too early raises the risk of obesity...
Read more >Drinking alcohol daily, smoking and a low body mass index all raise your risk of osteoporosis considerably.
Read more >Waiting longer than five years to begin hormones after menopause may reduce the risk of breast cancer associated with HRT.
Read more >Writing about your anxiety may help release some of its grip and enable you to perform more in line with your ability.
Read more >Hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may actually have a protective effect when it comes to certain cancers.
Read more >Kids' friends may have a bigger influence on how well they do in school than parents do.
Read more >The Surgeon General addresses the reasons women don't engage in this free, healthy practice...
Read more >Success rate in treatment is linked to the surgical skill and radiation strategy of your oncologist.
Read more >Women without a family history of breast cancer are still at risk: so talk to your doctor about the right time to screen.
Read more >Teens who eat a diet high in added sugars have higher "bad" LDL cholesterol and trigylcerides.
Read more >Don't assume a chubby baby is a healthy baby. Don't deny infants food, but when solids are introduced, make healthy choices.
Read more >If you are on cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't assume you can eat anything you want.
Read more >Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
Read more >Wisconsin passed a law banning smoking in bars and restaurants. Now the air in them is not dangerous
Read more >The number of women who die from general anesthesia during childbirth has dropped, but epidurals...
Read more >Seniors who eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy live longer and better.
Read more >Women having trouble conceiving may want to consider their exposure to BPA and learn how to limit it
Read more >Many of us haven't heard cytomegalovirus, but babies can develop disabilities because of the disease
Read more >It is not that Alzheimer's brains overproduce dangerous plaques; they have trouble getting rid of...
Read more >Marriage appears to make men nicer, though it's also true nice men are more likely to marry.
Read more >A chemical in antibacterial soap is linked to more allergies in kids, suggesting that a little moderation may be good.
Read more >No surprise: women facing job stress have a greatly increased risk of heart disease. But what to do?
Read more >It is often unnecessary to treat ear infections with antibiotics. They can increase bacterial resistance and cause side effects
Read more >Workers with exhaustion and depression felt significantly better after they retired...
Read more >Truvada offers good protection from HIV infection. Will the CDC approve it?
Read more >Gaining just a few pounds can up your risk for heart disease by as much as 50%.
Read more >"Telemonitoring" blood pressure via cell phone seems to help because it requires an active partnership between doctor and patient.
Read more >Just in: Another new study finds that early mammograms may bring big benefits to women under 50.
Read more >The dye used in heart imaging can harm the kidneys. Doctors thought acetylcysteine could protect us.
Read more >Synthetic marijuana, often legal and sold at convenience stores, can be more deadly than the real thing.
Read more >Don't smoke at home. Secondhand smoke appears to affect children even more than it does adults.
Read more >Want to lose weight? Let your computer or cell phone help you. Online feedback can improve results.
Read more >Stress isn't behind as much weight gain as was previously thought, but there are sex differences...
Read more >Many of those scented products you love actually give off toxic chemicals. Some are even "green."
Read more >Eating more whole grains (and fewer refined grains) can help reduce belly fat, and your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Read more >The thrill and pleasure of a new baby appear to stimulate brain growth, particularly in areas...
Read more >Teens' hearing has gotten worse. It may be from having the iPod or MP3 up too loud.
Read more >For young children in poor communities, having a mom who reads is a huge boost to school success.
Read more >Low doses of aspirin may be quite effective in fighting off colon cancer in those at high risk — but how it works is still a mystery.
Read more >Boys used to violent video clips have less response to them. Does this increase the likelihood...
Read more >Breastfed babies should have iron supplements beginning at four months old. All babies should be checked for iron at 12 months.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing breast cancer and of dying from it.
Read more >Don't be misled by health claims on food labels. Read the nutrition information on packages to get the full picture.
Read more >Women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry than women who do not...
Read more >Facing some adversity in your life may help you better cope with stress and be happier later on.
Read more >Limiting kids' TV and computer time can improve their ability to pay attention and reduce the risk of psychological problems.
Read more >Taking blood pressure meds before you go to sleep at night boosts their effectiveness by working with your body's natural rhythms.
Read more >Taking care of gum disease while you're pregnant may reduce the risk the risk of preterm birth.
Read more >Two new studies add to the debate about whether mammograms should be standard for women in their 40s
Read more >Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, blood fats and sugar) doubles the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >More magnesium in your diet, such as that found in whole grains, can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Infant sleep positioners that are designed to hold babies in a position in their cribs may actually raise the risk of SIDS.
Read more >"Observation inflation" occurs when we think we've done something we haven't.
Read more >Just 20 minutes of exercise a day may help reduce fractures in women with bone loss.
Read more >A small study has found that stroke patients recover better when they receive magnetic pulses...
Read more >New research finds a link between childhood obesity and the common cold virus. But how?
Read more >Joint supplements for arthritis have, unfortunately, not been demonstrated to help ailing joints.
Read more >Opening clogged arteries with angioplasty is useful for relieving angina, but it doesn't prevent heart attacks.
Read more >People taking high doses of B vitamins had less brain shrinkage than those who didn't...
Read more >Contagious yawning is familiar to most. But did you know it is a form of normal social bonding...
Read more >Laser pointers can damage eyesight. Parents should teach kids the risks and know the power of any pointer their child uses.
Read more >Many people think their doctors made an error. True or not, patients often switch doctors...
Read more >Look at the hair of cardiac patients and you can see that in the months before the attack...
Read more >Eating omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that's linked to diabetes.
Read more >The best medicine for concussion is rest. Young children need even more rest after a concussion than teenagers do.
Read more >Even though they may total enough hours at night, interrupted sleep is what hurts new moms.
Read more >HRT may affect how doctors interpret the tests, leading to diagnoses diagnoses of breast cancer...
Read more >Does taking this common painkiller disrupt the body's inflammatory response and provoke asthma?
Read more >You may be able to reverse metabolic syndrome completely by making some important changes to your diet.
Read more >Seniors who worry about falling actually fall more than those who don't.
Read more >Smoking just one cigarette a day, or being around smokers, can lead to damage to your airways.
Read more >Relax. Being angry may cause your arteries to thicken and increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Women who get their protein from sources other than red meats have healthier hearts.
Read more >More and more girls are beginning puberty between ages seven and eight.
Read more >People with hearts that pump most effectively tend to have larger brains. Coincidence? Not likely.
Read more >If you have had a cesarean section, you may still be able to deliver a child vaginally.
Read more >Doctors testing a woman's cholesterol may want to ask when her last period was, since estrogen level
Read more >Researchers find that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is linked to changes in the brain as well as the gut.
Read more >A procedure that stops blood flow to uterine fibroids may be an alternative to hysterectomy.
Read more >Don't accept the term, "clinically proven" at face value. Look further to find out just what kind of study was done and by whom.
Read more >The better we understand another, the closer our brain patterns resemble theirs, neutral coupling...
Read more >Having a strong social support system rivals quitting smoking in terms of the years it can add to our lives.
Read more >Changing up how you practice a new skill helps your brain learn better.
Read more >Among other benefits, breastfeeding lowers babies' risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
Read more >Women who go through early menopause – before age 46 – may be at double the risk for cardio events.
Read more >New mothers have elevated levels of MAO-A, an enzyme known to deactivate neurotransmitters that affect mood.
Read more >We spend $77 billion on "medicalized" conditions like erectile dysfunction. Is this a wise use of healthcare dollars?
Read more >The risk of multiple sclerosis increases in parts of the world that receive less sun.
Read more >It is not uncommon for sexual satisfaction to decline with age. Talking with your partner can help in many ways.
Read more >Women on the pill may suffer from lower libido than women on other forms of birth control.
Read more >Significant weight gain (over 30-pounds) during middle-age can increase a woman's risk of breast cancer after menopause.
Read more >When babies begin to eat solids they are particularly at risk for vitamin D deficiency.
Read more >An hour a day of moderate exercise like walking or a half-hour of vigorous exercise like jogging can prevent weight gain.
Read more >Heavy alcohol consumption and a fatty diet raise the risk of breast cancer by up to 20%.
Read more >What a woman eats when pregnant and breastfeeding can reduce her child's chances of asthma and eczema.
Read more >The use of herbal preparations, in any stage of life, but particularly during pregnancy, should not be taken lightly.
Read more >Small talk can help in some social situations, but people who engage in more substantial conversations tend to be happier.
Read more >The varicella vaccine for chickenpox can help reduce symptoms or even prevent infection even when given after you've been exposed.
Read more >The cause of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS is not yet known, but low levels of serotonin may play a role.
Read more >Oral contraceptives appear to lower the bone density of women using them. Age and time on the pill seem to be factors.
Read more >If your heart rate at rest is over 100 beats per minute, you are at far higher risk of death from heart disease. It is not too late to act.
Read more >Surfen, a molecule that prevents the HIV virus from communicating with an important compound in semen, holds promise as a means of prevention.
Read more > Exercise helps prevent cognitive decline. Better circulation in the brain and increased brain cell production are two reasons why.
Read more >Giving breast cancer patients acupuncture can help ease the side effects of hormone therapy and improves sex drive in some.
Read more >A simple blood test may replace amniocentesis as the best means for determining a baby's sex early in utero
Read more >Blocking the action of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, just may ease that obsession with nachos.
Read more >Autism appears to be more common among the children of the well-educated. But is this just the result of more frequent diagnosis?
Read more >Soy-based foods mimic estrogen's effects and may lower women's risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Read more >Having high HDL, the "good" cholesterol actually seems to help reduce the chances of heart failure.
Read more >When teenagers feel alienated from their families, they are at greater risk for sadness and depression.
Read more >High blood sugar during pregnancy, gestational diabetes, is a major health risk for mother and babies.
Read more >Being premature doesn't in itself raise the risk of autism, but complications affecting the brain do.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy often causes breast tenderness, which appears to be associated with a higher risk of breast cancer.
Read more >Women who obsessively replay negative events in their mind are more at risk for alcoholism, depression and obesity.
Read more >Folate or folic acid is required for the formation of nucleotides, the "building blocks" for DNA and RNA.
Read more >There are a number of things to consider when thinking about beginning hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Read more >Vaccinating against HPV (Human Papillomavirus) may also prevent against certain forms of breast cancer.
Read more >Studies show that cynical and hostile people have a higher mortality rate than those who are optimistic and trusting.
Read more >For women with Stage 1 ovarian cancer, it may not be necessary to remove the uterus or both ovaries, thus preserving fertility.
Read more >Depression during pregnancy not only affects the mother, but it can be damaging to the baby as well.
Read more >Glycemic load is significantly correlated with estrogen receptor-positive/progesterone receptor-negative breast cancer.
Read more >The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends offering a pacifier at nap time and bedtime.
Read more >Cognitive functions do indeed seem to suffer slightly in early menopause. But these functions rebound when menopause is fully underway.
Read more >Smoking cigarettes may be worse for women's health than it is for men's.
Read more >Low-glycemic foods, like whole grains, take longer to break down than high glycemic foods do, resulting in a slower climb in blood sugar.
Read more >Eating vegetables (and not eating meat) raises the quality of sperm men produce.
Read more >Taking birth control pills can interfere with women athletes' ability to build muscle mass.
Read more >Coffee appears to reduce the risk of stroke in women.
Read more >During pregnancy, the placenta generates about 100 times the level of pCRH than the brain normally does.
Read more >Preeclampsia takes the lives of approximately 76,000 women worldwide every year, and is the number one cause of preterm birth.
Read more >A protein in cartilage appears associated with age-related articular cartilage loss, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for OA.
Read more >Chlamydia can result in pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and lead to female infertility.
Read more >For newborns whose mothers smoke, withdrawal from nicotine occurs during the first five days after birth.
Read more >Sleep deprivation may be a risk factor for many common medical problems, including weight gain, diabetes and hypertension.
Read more >Although premature infants' bones grow in length and circumference, the quality of the bones themselves is often poor.
Read more >It is not clear that drinking any amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
Read more >Let your dentist know if you are taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis. They can bring on deterioration of the jawbone.
Read more >The acidity of a diet high in grains and meats may actually increase the excretion of calcium, weakening bones.
Read more >Women who are exposed to secondhand smoke may have more trouble getting pregnant or, once pregnant, have increased chances of miscarriage.
Read more >Neutralizing the metabolic acidity of the typical American diet can effectively reduce bone loss in older people.
Read more >When healthy cells are damaged by the chemicals used in the chemotherapy, the patient may experience unwanted side-effects.
Read more >Bones may seem like such solid, unchanging objects. In reality, they’re very dynamic.
Read more >Statins are effective for men, but it is not clear they are effective for women.
Read more >Mothers who eat fish while pregnant and who later breastfeed their infants see better early physical and mental development.
Read more >MHC similarity in couples may lead to infertility and relationship problems when women stop taking the pill...
Read more >In order to avoid melanoma, young women should wear plenty of sunscreen and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Read more >There is broad agreement that all women of childbearing age and their partners should have a reproductive plan.
Read more >A new fertility treatment for women facing cancer treatment significantly increases the odds that they will be able harvest their eggs.
Read more >For years pregnant women have been told that walking at a moderate pace is a good way to stay healthy during pregnancy.
Read more >A new study shows that girls and young women who exercise regularly can substantially lower their risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer.
Read more >What a pregnant woman was eating around the time of conception could influence whether her child is a girl or a boy, according to new research.
Read more >A study of 4000 women in the U.S. has found that those whose mothers smoked during pregnancy were 21 percent more likely to have gone through menopause at any given age.
Read more >Women who use shiny lip balms and glosses may actually be increasing their risk of skin cancer, because the products appear to attract harmful UV rays, according to Dr.
Read more >Alcohol significantly increases a woman's risk of breast cancer; this is particularly true of estrogen-receptor and progesterone-receptor positive breast cancer, a new study shows.
Read more >Seatbelts do a pretty good job of protecting an unborn fetus in the event of a car accident, says a new study.
Read more >A new study raises concerns that using the common cosmetic treatment Botox might be dangerous.
Read more >Staying in good shape is harder for older women than older men because women's bodies are less able to replace muscle that is lost naturally as they age, according to a new study.
Read more >Results suggest that any woman who have taken combination HRT should continue to have regular mammograms.
Read more >Among the many mysteries of autism, medical science has no clue about what causes 90% of the cases of this heartbreaking disease.
Read more >Eating low-fat dairy foods is associated with a lower risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Read more >It is no secret that depression is a particular problem among the elderly.
Read more >Caffeine reduces the risk of ovarian cancer; and alcohol and cigarette use had no ill effect. More
Read more >For some older women, calcium may increase the risk of heart attack.
Read more >Many studies have shown that young people with a family history of drinking alcohol will go on to drink more themselves.
Read more >Modern medicine has been revolutionized by the use of endoscopes, which allow surgeons to see, in great detail, inside the body.
Read more >Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day can help prevent heart attacks, but new research suggests that this may only be true for men...
Read more >Not long ago, the human papillomavirus (HPV) was identified as a cause of cervical cancer in women.
Read more >According to a new study, the stress of serving for long periods of time far from home and family significantly increases an individual's likelihood of suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) regardless of exposure to combat.
Read more >Middle-aged women have a far greater risk of stroke than do men.
Read more >Popular legal stimulants coffee and tea do not increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
Read more >New data suggest that long-term and intense physical exercise may help protect women against some types of breastcancer.
Read more >When it comes to breast-cancer surgery, a new study suggests that experience is crucial — far fewer patients die at hospitals that perform more surgeries.
Read more >Pregnant smokers may "program" their children to become smokers suggests the latest research.
Read more >We have long known that certain behaviors such as smoking and consumption of fatty foods lead to an increased risk of developing cancer.
Read more >For decades, women with breast cancer have struggled with a decision — whether or not to undergo chemotherapy.
Read more >Adolescent female athletes are eight times more likely to injure their knee's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than their male counterparts, according to a recent study.
Read more >"High-dose cortisone is the second most common cause of osteoporosis, and we currently have no real treatment for this serious side effect," says Steven L.
Read more >Women who take a combination of estrogen and testosterone to treat the symptoms of menopause may be putting themselves at greater risk for breast cancer.
Read more >Calcium supplementation during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia.
Read more >A study finds coffee drinking is related to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Giving breastfed babies a bit of solid food may help ward off food allergies.
Read more >Diet can affect the likelihood of having twins...really.
Read more >A team of Texas cancer researchers reported that they have found a new tool for identifying women at high risk for breast cancer.
Read more >Drinking green tea may help protect women from getting breast cancer — that's the good news from a study by researchers at the Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health.
Read more >The first two weeks of any person's attempt to quit smoking are critical.
Read more >Pregnant women are supposed to gain weight but a new study suggests that many American women are getting too much of a good thing.
Read more >People experience pain differently; some are more sensitive than others. Genes may be the reason.
Read more >When a doctor tells you that you need a hysterectomy, or any major surgery, it is not normally considered good news.
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