In Relationships, Sacrifices Can BackfireDoing something nice for your partner is usually good for the relationship. But not always. When to watch out.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy has risks, but what it does for women's muscles and strength is all good.
Read more >When taken during pregnancy, certain migraine medications may affect a baby's mental abilities.
Read more >Toxic lipstick. It's not a new band; it's about the metals found in lipstick and lip gloss.
Read more >When it comes to bone density, children need magnesium as much, if not more than calcium.
Read more >Race, SES, and age are predictors of survival in women with breast cancer.
Read more >Self-affirmations can help you through periods of chronic stress.
Read more >Moderate alcohol consumption may offer some benefit to women who have had breast cancer.
Read more >Gardening work is good for your weight. Ask any community gardener. It's truly a hoe-down.
Read more >The fuzzy leaves of bean plants have been used to trap bedbugs for centuries.
Read more >It's not calories that make us fat, argues Gary Taubes. And that's why we keep gaining weight.
Read more >Kids with ASD copy the actions of others differently. This tells us a bit more about how they see things.
Read more >A sneaky study uncovers the organic halo effect when it comes to food.
Read more >Researchers tend to study treatments far more frequently than prevention. Is this backwards?
Read more >Pre-K programs can help kids with school readiness and bring unexpected side benefits that last a lifetime.
Read more >Walking can be just as good as running for the heart.
Read more >African Americans suffer disproportionately from hypertension. A lack of vitamin D may the cause.
Read more >Minimalist or barefoot running shoes may be more natural, but switching to them is tricky. Stress fractures are not uncommon.
Read more >When parents help teens navigate peer social relationships, they improve kids' adult relationships down the road.
Read more >Women with good levels of a certain form of iron are less prone to PMS. Potassium is another story.
Read more >A high salt diet may trigger autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read more >Sitting bent over a phone or tablet or laptop puts a huge strain on your neck. The pain has a name: text neck.
Read more >Not everyone desires the same level of intimacy. What matters is whether you and your partner have the same need.
Read more >Yearly mammograms are unnecessary for women over 65. Worse, they are the source of frightening false-positive results.
Read more >When you take a vitamin, each pill contains the amount listed on the label, right? Think again.
Read more >Exercise is an important factor in male fertility. Men who watch TV 20 hours a week have sperm counts half those of men who watch less.
Read more >Aging disrupts slow-wave sleep and memory. But better, memory restoring sleep is possible.
Read more >A vegetarian diet lowers heart risk by a third, a huge decrease.
Read more >Complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies may provide relief for women transitioning to menopause. HRT helps, too.
Read more >You can reduce plaque build-up in arteries just by eating the flavonoids found in deeply red- and blue-colored berries and vegetables.
Read more >Are the near-naked female avatars in games a sign of liberation?
Read more >When kids are encouraged to be kinder, they also end up being happier and more popular.
Read more >Fructose, the sugar in high fructose corn syrup, appears to leave the brain craving more food.
Read more >Wondering what kind of parent you will be? Certain qualities make it pretty easy to predict.
Read more >A head injury requires real recovery time. Returning to activity too soon can cause brain damage.
Read more >Sitting too much and moving too little can shorten life. They are also easy to remedy.
Read more >Helping kids with language development gives them the tools to express their emotions, rather than act out.
Read more >Antidepressants don't help everyone. A new study finds that one kind of psychotherapy can improve the odds.
Read more >Crime and medication? People with ADHD are less likely to commit crimes if they take medication.
Read more >Does my butt look smaller? Can shoes make a difference?
Read more >Flame retardants may cause delays in children’s brain development.
Read more >A spritz of "love" hormone kept men's eyes from wandering. Is this a new form of chemical warfare or a set-up for a sitcom?
Read more >Drinking alcohol while pregnant carries serious risks to a child's IQ.
Read more >Before you start a diet, it can help to learn how to keep weight off first.
Read more >Bullying and disruptive behavior are big problems in schools. So why not teach kids how to behave?
Read more >Tick-borne diseases are rising steadily. And it's not just Lyme disease anymore.
Read more >The more active you are, the longer you will likely live.
Read more >Young doctors cost patients far more than experienced physicians. What does this tell us about...
Read more >Parathyroids are only the size of grains of rice, but can cause bone loss, cancer, and depression...
Read more >Good news for parents: protecting girls with the HPV vaccine does not encourage sexual activity.
Read more >Eye drops to prevent cataracts? They work in rats at least...
Read more >As if looking for work wasn't hard enough: now interviews feature "trick" questions designed to...
Read more >A new study finds HRT has protective benefits. But another study found it to be risky. Who can keep up?
Read more >Recent discoveries about cholesterol overturn old assumptions and may lead to new treatments.
Read more >Three or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day significantly raises your risk for developing a ...
Read more >Learning to identify your emotions may help with depression. It's not as easy as it sounds.
Read more >Your friends know you better than you think. In fact, kids we played with in first grade are...
Read more >When Robin Roberts, Padma Lakshmi or Kylie Minogue talk about their health, they raise awareness...
Read more >Researchers may have found a treatment for one form of autism.
Read more >Dioxin persists in the environment, and the body, for a very long time. It appears its effects can..
Read more >What happens when patients have full access to their medical records? The OpenNotes study finds...
Read more >Palace eunuchs in Korea lived longer than other men of the time. What does this say about male...
Read more >For people predisposed obesity, drinking lots of sugary beverages "amplifies" the effects of one's genes.
Read more >Post-traumatic stress disorder is more than anxiety. A new drug may help the cognitive problems...
Read more >Can taking Omega-3 fatty acids through foods or supplements help prevent heart disease? A new study casts doubt.
Read more >Children who are quiet or withdrawn may not reap the same benefits of education as the outgoing ones.
Read more >The CDC recommends people at high risk for heterosexual transmission of HIV consider using Truvada.
Read more >You can pick up the T. gondii parasite simply through contact with contaminated soil or vegetables; direct exposure to cat feces is not...
Read more >The fatty acids in walnuts appear to improve the mobility and vitality of sperm.
Read more >A gene previously dubbed the "warrior gene" because of its links to aggression may also be linked...
Read more >Certain blood types carry a significant and inherent risk of CVD. If you know the risks...
Read more >Alcohol addiction may rewire the brain so that it can't rebound from stress. PTSD suffers may want..
Read more >Going online to lose weight or to maintain it can be a big help.
Read more >We're learning more about why eating red meat may increase our risk for cancer.
Read more >Adding a glass of grapefruit juice can enhance the effect of an anti-cancer drug. And with no...
Read more >By putting a little extra effort into regular movements, senirs can build enough strength and balance to reduce the risk of a fall.
Read more >We thought we knew how the brain cleans itself out. Then a completely unexpected...
Read more >Heartburn appears to be linked to esophageal cancer. The rates for both are up and it may not...
Read more >Antibiotics may not always be necessary for fighting infection. Reducing their use could help fight antibiotic resistance.
Read more >Cranberry products may be an effective way to preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Read more >If you are pregnant and smoke (not a good combination), taking vitamin C can help prevent damage to the your unborn baby's lungs.
Read more >One form of dementia may be the result of the immune system going haywire. Luckily, there might be..
Read more >Women taking the pill or patch or ring were far more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy...
Read more >Many people use medical websites to help them learn about their conditions, but not as a substitute for an office visit.
Read more >Do you find it difficult to discuss medical issues or concerns with your doctor? You are not alone..
Read more >Tired? Women diagnosed with low iron, even when it's not anemia, can benefit from iron supplements. Check with your doctor first.
Read more >In the "war" against obesity, it seems that the soda industry wants to shift the blame to consumers.
Read more >Curbing the hours of the day during which you eat could have a big impact on your weight and health.
Read more >Belly fat has a lot of negative effects, but researchers may have a found at least one benefit.
Read more >If you're staying in a hotel or motel this summer, some unwelcome "guests" may precede you.
Read more >Oxytocin, the mother-infant bonding hormone, activates the "social" areas of the brain....
Read more >Computer time along with physical activity may prevent cognitive decline.
Read more >The better a person's hearing, the better his or her sense of touch. These senses may share...
Read more >People so afraid of spiders that they wouldn't walk on grass were cured of their phobia with...
Read more >Fatal brain injuries in high school football players rose last year.
Read more >Healthcare coverage in the U.S. today is a two-tiered system. Luckily, changes are on the way.
Read more >Certain antidepressants can help relieve osteoarthritis pain.
Read more >Being aware of our mortality can actually help us live richer, fuller lives.
Read more >As baby boomers begin to turn 65, their golden years are not looking as golden as in the past...
Read more >It is generally safe to resume sex after a heart attack. Don't be afraid to raise the issue with your doctor.
Read more >The simplest activities, even housework, can reduce your risk for cognitive decline.
Read more >Your opinions - both good and bad - about the medical care you receive may not be reality-based...
Read more >Our daily schedules are out of sync with our internal clocks. It started with the light bulb...
Read more >A survey of child-rearing books over the past 50 years finds many contradictions, but offer...
Read more >Botox shows promise as a treatment for urinary incontinence
Read more >A new antibody injection could lower your "bad" LDL cholesterol.
Read more >Losing weight may not make body image issues disappear.
Read more >Aspirin may reduce your risk of developing cancer. But there are some risks.
Read more >Having a positive outlook has been associated with improved cardiovascular health and recovery. It's about healthy behaviors.
Read more >When children come to understand that the story they love is also a thing in print, it can inspire..
Read more >Measuring degeneration of the eye could tell us if it is also occurring in the brain.
Read more >The club drug Special K or Ketamine can cause serious bladder problems in the people who use it....
Read more >Even the happiest newlyweds can go on to divorce. But early warning signs might predict who does...
Read more >Worrisome compounds can appear in even the most "natural" household products...
Read more >When you're hungry, you respond to food-related cues more strongly than when you’re full. Reason not to shop on an empty stomach.
Read more >Worrying shortages of two major cancer drugs propel the FDA to find new ways to boost supplies.
Read more >Teaching kids that failing is a part of learning can give them the confidence to do well.
Read more >Hiding vegetables in children's food can backfire.
Read more >Training parents helps them help their children behave better....
Read more >When seniors improve their cognitive skills, their personalities also get a boost.
Read more >People who follow the Mediterranean diet do better mentally as they age. Now we know why...
Read more >Stress can lead to reduced immune system function. Reduce stress, reduce your odds for illness.
Read more >The bacteria that cause some UTIs may come from contaminated foods. Careful food practices are essential.
Read more >When women were given testosterone and asked to solve a problem, cooperation went way down...
Read more >Alcohol works by releasing "feel good" chemicals, endorphins, in the brain, which could explain its addictiveness.
Read more >A ten-minute massage can help sore muscles heal after vigorous exercise.
Read more >One in five Americans suffers from mental health problems. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about seeking help.
Read more >Two simple changes help people make the smarter food choices. Now to get stores and cafeterias to...
Read more >Do post-menopausal women and older men need BMD screening every year or two...
Read more >Parents have long been key players in helping their kids lose weight. But for teens, peers may...
Read more >A new formula for figuring heart and stroke risk is sobering, but luckily many of the risk factors are largely within our control.
Read more >Physical punishment does more harm than good to a child and encourages aggressive behavior. Other methods are more effective.
Read more >There are new vaccination recommendations target young men and boys, pregnant women, and diabetics.
Read more >To avoid introducing microbes, shake infant formula to mix it rather than stirring.
Read more >Trying to figure out whether your partner is a keeper? A new study suggests where you should look.
Read more >Need help? Call on your humble friends. Those who are arrogant may let you down.
Read more >Internet 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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