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• Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia (7/2/2009)
• Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely (6/30/2009)
• Maybe Men Aren't So Picky After All (6/29/2009)
• HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S. (6/26/2009)
• Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas (6/26/2009)
• Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home (6/25/2009)
• Music Had Charms to Soothe Prehistoric Man (6/24/2009)
• New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations (6/24/2009)
• Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies (6/24/2009)
• Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring (6/24/2009)
• Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women (6/24/2009)
• Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions (6/23/2009)
• Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer (6/23/2009)
• Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy (6/19/2009)
• Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells (6/18/2009)
• Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby (6/18/2009)
• Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance (6/17/2009)
• Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns (6/17/2009)
• Close Monitoring May Help Troubled Teen Girls Avoid Pregnancy (6/17/2009)
• Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality (6/16/2009)
• Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks (6/16/2009)
• Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids (6/16/2009)
• Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought (6/15/2009)
• Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble (6/11/2009)
• Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids (6/11/2009)
• Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study (6/10/2009)
• Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness (6/10/2009)
• Couples in Good Relationships Sleep Better (6/10/2009)
• Studies Report More Harmful Effects From BPA (6/10/2009)
• Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy (6/9/2009)
• Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health (6/9/2009)
• Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS (6/8/2009)
• Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials (6/8/2009)
• Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women (6/5/2009)
• Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder (6/5/2009)
• Young Ballerinas May Face Heart, Bone Risks (6/5/2009)
• When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars (6/4/2009)
• Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability (6/4/2009)
• Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls (6/3/2009)
• Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms (6/2/2009)
• Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health (6/2/2009)
• Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens (6/2/2009)
• More 'Extreme' Preemies Surviving (6/2/2009)
• 'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges (6/1/2009)
• Research Finds 'New Crop' of Breast Cancer Genes (6/1/2009)
• New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment (6/1/2009)
• Some Antidepressants May Thwart Tamoxifen's Effect on Breast Cancer (6/1/2009)
• New Insights, Inroads Against Breast, Ovarian Cancers (6/1/2009)
• Women Who Run May Benefit From Extra Folic Acid (5/31/2009)
• Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Neural Tube Defect in Mice (5/29/2009)
• More Assisted Reproduction, But Fewer Multiple Births (5/28/2009)
• Experts Urge Less Weight Gain for Obese Women in Pregnancy (5/28/2009)
• Looking for Mr. Right? (5/28/2009)
• Gene Mutation May Up Risks of Endometrial Cancer (5/27/2009)
• U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall (5/27/2009)
• Drug May Extend Life When Breast Cancer Spreads (5/26/2009)
• Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause (5/26/2009)
• Broad-Spectrum Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise (5/26/2009)
• Provocative Online Portrayals Can Get Teen Girls in Trouble (5/26/2009)
• Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise (5/24/2009)
• New Research Sheds Light on Breast Cancer Prognosis (5/22/2009)
• Looks, Money, Fame Don't Bring Happiness (5/22/2009)
• Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments (5/22/2009)
• Shop 'Til You Drop: You May Feel Better (5/21/2009)
• Childhood Sexual Abuse Might Spur Early Periods (5/21/2009)
• Risk to Baby Rises With Repeat C-Sections (5/21/2009)
• Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients (5/21/2009)
• Being a 'People Person' May Be All in Your Head (5/20/2009)
• Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Targeting Tumors (5/19/2009)
• Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics (5/19/2009)
• Parents Influence Sex Decisions, Hispanic Teens Say (5/19/2009)
• Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids (5/19/2009)
• Kids More Apt to Smoke If Mom Did While Pregnant (5/19/2009)
• Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs (5/18/2009)
• Multivitamins Might Prolong Life (5/18/2009)
• Love Hormone May Ease Discussion of Painful Topics (5/18/2009)
• Ginger Eases Nausea From Chemo (5/15/2009)
• Fathers' Concern Rises When Teens Start Having Sex (5/15/2009)
• More Single Women Are Having Babies (5/13/2009)
• Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects (5/13/2009)
• Chemotherapy Superior to New Drug for Early Breast Cancer (5/13/2009)
• Estrogen May Help Men's Hearts (5/12/2009)
• Before Conceiving, Take Folic Acid for One Full Year (5/12/2009)
• Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat (5/12/2009)
• Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer (5/12/2009)
• Prior Cervical Dysplasia May Boost Cancer's Return (5/12/2009)
• Most Women Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs (5/11/2009)
• Supportive Weigh-In Program Keeps Pounds Off (5/11/2009)
• Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis (5/11/2009)
• Inbreeding May Have Doomed Spain's Habsburg Dynasty (5/8/2009)
• Genes Linked to Spread of Breast Cancer (5/6/2009)
• Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants' Sleep (5/6/2009)
• Even Barely Early Babies Face Respiratory Risks (5/5/2009)
• Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive (5/5/2009)
• Viewing Adult-Themed TV Tied to Earlier Sex for Teens (5/4/2009)
• Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse (5/4/2009)
• Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women (5/4/2009)
• Young Women's Breast Tissue Offers Clues to Cancer Risk (4/30/2009)
• Breast Self-Exam Rates Go Up With Counseling (4/30/2009)
• Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases (4/29/2009)
• Gene Alteration May Affect Breast Cancer Therapy (4/28/2009)
• Clinics Less Likely to Refer Heart Patients to Cardiologists (4/28/2009)
• Drug May Help Against Inflammatory Breast Cancer (4/27/2009)
• Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Should Avoid Valproate (4/27/2009)
• Autism Tied to Older Moms, Breech Birth (4/27/2009)
• Topical Treatment May Ease Erectile Dysfunction (4/27/2009)
• Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows (4/27/2009)
• Lowered HRT Use May Have Cut Heart Attacks (4/24/2009)
• Don't Lower Age for Cervical Cancer Test, Study Urges (4/24/2009)
• FDA Approves 'Plan B' Pill for 17-Year-Olds (4/23/2009)
• A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat (4/23/2009)
• No Verdict Yet on Grape Seed Extract vs. Breast Cancer (4/23/2009)
• Pregnant and Older May Mean More Complications (4/23/2009)
• HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer (4/22/2009)
• Soy May Not Lead to Denser Breasts (4/22/2009)
• Genes May Alter Alcohol's Effect on Fetus (4/22/2009)
• Obesity May Hide Fetal Abnormalities on Ultrasounds (4/22/2009)
• Breast-feeding a Boon to Mom's Heart (4/21/2009)
• Resuscitated Newborns at Risk for Lower IQs (4/21/2009)
• Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer (4/21/2009)
• Walnuts May Help Keep Breast Cancer at Bay (4/21/2009)
• Study Rates Breast Cancer Risks Among Races (4/20/2009)
• Targeted Treatments Show Mettle Against Advanced Cancers (4/20/2009)
• Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia (4/17/2009)
• Exercise During Pregnancy May Help Baby (4/17/2009)
• The Pill May Limit Muscle Gains in Women (4/17/2009)
• Less Than Half of Young Women Screened for Chlamydia (4/16/2009)
• Dense Breasts Complicate Testing and Treatment (4/16/2009)
• Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence (4/15/2009)
• Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain (4/15/2009)
• Impotence Drugs Don't Harm Vision: Study (4/14/2009)
• E-Communication Might Be Outpacing Emotion (4/14/2009)
• Stem Cells Spur New Eggs in Ovaries of Adult Mice (4/13/2009)
• Once-a-Year Drug Helps Counter Steroid-Linked Bone Loss (4/13/2009)
• How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant? (4/11/2009)
• Parkinson's Drugs Can Trigger Unhealthy Behaviors (4/10/2009)
• Harmless Virus May Be Deadly to Breast Cancer (4/10/2009)
• Air Pollution Exposure May Slow Fetal Growth (4/9/2009)
• Soybean Chemicals May Reduce Effects of Menopause (4/9/2009)
• Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk (4/9/2009)
• Acupuncture May Not Help Hot Flashes (4/7/2009)
• Topical Spray Helped Men With Premature Ejaculation (4/6/2009)
• Male Infertility Treatment Boosts Sperm Count (4/6/2009)
• Yale Plans Closer Look at Exercise and Cancer (4/6/2009)
• Accumulated Lead May Affect Older Women's Brains (4/3/2009)
• Grapefruit-Heavy Diet Helped Spur Dangerous Clot (4/3/2009)
• Muscle Mass Won't Grow in Women Over 80 (4/3/2009)
• Genetic Finding May Lead to Male Contraceptive (4/3/2009)
• Gene May Explain Women's Heightened Lupus Risk (4/2/2009)
• Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk (4/2/2009)
• Mothers of Multiples May Face Higher Depression Risk (4/1/2009)
• Study Links Pesticides to Birth Defects (3/31/2009)
• Babies Born Only 2 to 3 Weeks Early May Face Development Delays (3/30/2009)
• Scientists Identify More Breast Cancer Genes (3/30/2009)
• Health-Care Costs Go Up, and Stay Up, for Abused Women (3/27/2009)
• Newly Pregnant Smokers Have a 15-Week Window to Quit (3/27/2009)
• Microsurgery May Cut Swelling After Breast Cancer Treatment (3/27/2009)
• Romantic Love Can Last (3/25/2009)
• Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma (3/25/2009)
• Black Women at Higher Risk for Aggressive Breast Tumors (3/25/2009)
• Soy May Help Shield Asian-American Girls From Breast Cancer (3/24/2009)
• HPV Data May Aid Vaccine's Effectiveness (3/24/2009)
• Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors (3/24/2009)
• Family History Plays Key Role in Blood Clot Risk (3/23/2009)
• Combo Screening Doesn't Spot Early Ovarian Cancer (3/20/2009)
• Hospital Practices Influence Which Moms Will Breast-Feed (3/20/2009)
• When Breast Cancer Recurs, Finding Pre-Symptoms Is Key (3/18/2009)
• Unmarried Childbirths in U.S. Reach Record Levels (3/18/2009)
• Trial Vaccine May Protect Against Serious Viral Infection (3/18/2009)
• Lymphedema Raises Cost of Breast Cancer Care (3/17/2009)
• CT Scans of Pregnant Women Increasing (3/17/2009)
• Tiniest Babies Carry Biggest Costs (3/17/2009)
• Hormone Might Help Restore Female Fertility (3/17/2009)
• Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart (3/16/2009)
• Botox Alternative May Safely Smooth Forehead Lines (3/16/2009)
• Younger Women With Breast Cancer Face Added Peril (3/13/2009)
• Preemie Delivery Tied to Later Heart Woes for Women (3/13/2009)
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm Boosts Death Risk for Diabetics (3/12/2009)
• Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis (3/12/2009)
• Combo of Tests Might Spot Ovarian Cancer Early (3/11/2009)
• Migraines in Pregnancy Boost Vascular Risks (3/11/2009)
• For Primary Care, More Patients Are Seeing Specialists (3/10/2009)
• Antidepressant Use Tied to Cardiac Death in Women (3/10/2009)
• Wine Color Won't Change Breast Cancer Risk (3/9/2009)
• Women With Breast Cancer Gene Favor Preventive Mastectomy (3/9/2009)
• In Tough Times, Kids May Find Solace With Grandparents (3/7/2009)
• Safety of Labor-Delaying Drugs Questioned (3/6/2009)
• Bad Marriages Harder on Women's Health (3/5/2009)
• Stress May Raise Diabetes Risk for Obese Black Women (3/5/2009)
• Doc-Patient Relationship May Be Key to Quality (3/4/2009)
• Men's Sex Lives May Suffer as Waistlines Expand (3/3/2009)
• Women's Testosterone Patch May Not Work (3/3/2009)
• B12 Deficit May Boost Risk of Birth Defects (3/2/2009)
• In Elderly Women, Hip Fractures Often Follow Arm Breaks (3/2/2009)
• Undoing the 'Big Baby' Trend (3/1/2009)
• New Test May Mean Faster Breast Cancer Treatment (2/27/2009)
• Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks (2/27/2009)
• Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s (2/26/2009)
• Babies Born in High Pollen Months at Wheezing Risk (2/26/2009)
• Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment (2/26/2009)
• Iodine in Prenatal Vitamins Varies Widely (2/25/2009)
• Compounds Found to Protect Rabbits From Cerebral Palsy (2/25/2009)
• Hormones May Help Shield Women from Parkinson's (2/25/2009)
• ER Less Likely to Diagnose Stroke in Younger Folks (2/18/2009)
• Health Groups Slam Tobacco Marketing to Women (2/18/2009)
• Cancer Death Rates Decline Among Blacks, But Disparities Linger (2/18/2009)
• Social Class, Gender Won't Shield Smokers from Harm (2/18/2009)
• Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence (2/17/2009)
• One in Three Cancer Survivors on Unemployment Line (2/17/2009)
• Prenatal Exposure to Traffic Pollution May Lead to Asthma (2/17/2009)
• Experts Release Guidelines on Use of Breast MRI (2/16/2009)
• Hodgkin's Survivors Prone to Breast Cancer Later (2/16/2009)
• Coffee Drinking Lowers Women's Stroke Risk (2/16/2009)
• Men Must Contend With a Biological Clock, Too (2/14/2009)
• Cleaning House May Be Risky for Women With Asthma (2/14/2009)
• Stars Strut Catwalk for Women's Heart Health (2/13/2009)
• Men, the Obvious Sex (2/13/2009)
• Chocolate for Your Valentine a Healthy Idea (2/13/2009)
• Winter's Cold, Summer's Heat Take a Toll (2/13/2009)
• Exercise Boosts Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women (2/13/2009)
• 2 or More Sodas a Day Boost Women's Kidney Risks (2/12/2009)
• Smokeless Tobacco May Not Help Smokers Quit (2/12/2009)
• Empathy Might Be in the Genes (2/11/2009)
• Obese Moms More Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects (2/10/2009)
• Scientists Spot Possible Treatment for Rett Syndrome (2/10/2009)
• Gender Disparities Persist in Treatment of Stroke (2/10/2009)
• Experiences Bring More Joy Than Possessions Do (2/9/2009)
• Pregnancy May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival (2/9/2009)
• Vitamins Do Older Women Little Good (2/9/2009)
• Get to Know the Pap Test (2/8/2009)
• Fertility Drugs Do Not Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk (2/6/2009)
• Minorities Distrust Medical System More (2/6/2009)
• Female Hormones Deter Salt-Sensitive Hypertension (2/6/2009)
• Shorter Menopause May Speed Risk of Heart Disease (2/5/2009)
• Zinc May Counter Effects of Alcohol in Early Pregnancy (2/5/2009)
• Vitamin D Deficit May Trigger MS Risk Gene (2/5/2009)
• What Moms Learned May Be Passed to Offspring (2/5/2009)
• Two-Thirds of Hispanic Women Discover Breast Cancer Themselves (2/5/2009)
• Statins Don't Cut Cancer Risk (2/5/2009)
• Drop in Breast Cancer Rates Due to Drop in HRT Use (2/4/2009)
• Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function (2/4/2009)
• High Resting Heart Rate Spells Trouble for Women (2/4/2009)
• Most Young, Black Females Are Not Getting HPV Vaccine (2/4/2009)
• Fractures in Older Adults Up Death Risk (2/3/2009)
• Fewer Women Are Having Mammograms (2/3/2009)
• 2 Years of Hormone Use May Be 'Safe' (2/3/2009)
• Blood Test May Predict Postpartum Depression (2/2/2009)
• Smoking-Low Birth Weight Link Explained in Part (2/2/2009)
• Preeclampsia May Stem From Malformed Proteins (1/30/2009)
• Using C-Section Scars to Predict Future Deliveries (1/30/2009)
• Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Boosts Future Health Risks (1/30/2009)
• Those Who Feel Rejected Direct Hostility Toward Others (1/30/2009)
• The Truth About 'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy (1/30/2009)
• Gum Disease Treatment Doesn't Cut Preterm Birth Risk (1/29/2009)
• Additional Steroid Dose May Help Preemies (1/29/2009)
• Common Chemicals May Delay Pregnancy (1/29/2009)
• Childhood Stress Compromises Immune System (1/28/2009)
• Weight Loss Helps Incontinence (1/28/2009)
• Ovary Removal May Not Be Needed in Endometrial Cancer (1/27/2009)
• Some Heart Failure Meds May Raise Fracture Risk in Women (1/27/2009)
• Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Getting Recommended Mammograms (1/27/2009)
• Why Cancer in One Breast May Affect the Other (1/26/2009)
• Moms Who Breast-Feed Less Likely to Neglect Child (1/26/2009)
• Popular or Not? Your Genes May Help Decide (1/26/2009)
• Certain Facial Injuries Point to Domestic Violence (1/22/2009)
• Gender May Influence Heart Failure Treatment (1/22/2009)
• Severe Obstetric Complications on the Increase (1/21/2009)
• Why Saying No to Foods May Be Harder for Women (1/20/2009)
• Older Women Get Fewer Kidney Transplants Than Men (1/19/2009)
• Women in Coastal Areas Have Higher Mercury Levels (1/19/2009)
• HIV Drug a Double-Edged Sword for Infants (1/18/2009)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Women Harder (1/16/2009)
• Caring Counseling May Ease Postpartum Depression (1/16/2009)
• Sepsis Therapy in Preemies Fails to Boost Survival (1/16/2009)
• Mothers, Newborns at High Risk in Developing World (1/15/2009)
• Newer Contraceptives Don't Increase Heart Risk (1/15/2009)
• More Americans Urged to Get Cancer Screenings (1/15/2009)
• IVF Treatments Often Work for Women Under 35 (1/14/2009)
• Ovary Removal Lowers Odds of Cancer in High-Risk Women (1/13/2009)
• Certain Antidepressants Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms (1/13/2009)
• Women With Heart Attack Symptoms See Delays in Care (1/13/2009)
• Omega-3 Fatty Acid May Help 'Preemie' Girls' Brains (1/13/2009)
• U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High (1/13/2009)
• Multiple Screening Strategy Boosts Cervical Cancer Detection (1/13/2009)
• HRT Shrinks the Brain (1/12/2009)
• Gene Variant May Hike Women's Risk of Alzheimer's (1/12/2009)
• Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not (1/9/2009)
• Hormone Therapy May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk (1/8/2009)
• Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 (1/7/2009)
• Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications (1/7/2009)
• Heart Drug May Be a Cancer Fighter (1/7/2009)
• More 'Screen Time' Linked to Poor Fitness in Girls (1/7/2009)
• Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (1/6/2009)
• It Pays to Eat Less as You Age (1/6/2009)
• Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites (1/6/2009)
• Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer (1/5/2009)
• Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection (1/4/2009)
• Genes Predict Chances of Breast Cancer's Spread (1/1/2009)
• Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab (12/31/2008)
• High Insulin May Boost Odds of Breast Cancer (12/30/2008)
• Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical (12/30/2008)
• Vitamins Fail to Prevent Cancer: Study (12/30/2008)
• Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit? (12/30/2008)
• Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges (12/29/2008)
• Rejection of Gay Teens Linked to Later Troubles (12/29/2008)
• Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far (12/28/2008)
• Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported (12/26/2008)
• Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought (12/24/2008)
• Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis (12/23/2008)
• Cancer Medicine Advances on Many Fronts (12/23/2008)
• Take the Holiday to the Hospital (12/23/2008)
• Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk (12/22/2008)
• Hormones Boost Frequency of Women's Migraine With Aura (12/22/2008)
• Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus' White Matter (12/19/2008)
• Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies (12/19/2008)
• Exercise Protects Black Women From Type 2 Diabetes (12/19/2008)
• Quitting Smoking Tougher on Women (12/19/2008)
• Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery (12/18/2008)
• Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies (12/18/2008)
• 'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control (12/17/2008)
• Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene (12/17/2008)
• Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival (12/17/2008)
• Brain Adjusts to Cope With Life's Upsets (12/16/2008)
• Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination (12/16/2008)
• HIV Can Penetrate a Woman's Healthy Genital Skin (12/16/2008)
• New Genetic Analysis Might Boost Breast Cancer Care (12/16/2008)
• Blocking Oncogene Can Stop Spread of Ovarian Cancer (12/15/2008)
• Colonoscopy Has a 'Right Side' Blind Spot (12/15/2008)
• Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% (12/15/2008)
• Colorectal Cancer Racial Gap Still Growing (12/15/2008)
• Deciphering the Language of Intoxication (12/15/2008)
• Two Endometrial Cancer Treatments May Not Work (12/13/2008)
• Osteoporosis Drug Seems to Shrink Breast Tumors (12/12/2008)
• Risk Info for Breast Cancer Patients Too Confusing (12/12/2008)
• HRT Users Who Get Breast Cancer Less Likely to Die (12/12/2008)
• Progress Made in Predicting Breast Cancer Risk (12/12/2008)
• Crowded Households Raise Women's Heart Risk (12/11/2008)
• Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks (12/11/2008)
• 2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women (12/10/2008)
• Non-Hormonal Therapies Aid Breast Cancer Patients (12/9/2008)
• Fewer HIV-Infected Americans Passing the Virus On (12/9/2008)
• Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer (12/9/2008)
• Glowing Substance Lights Up Cancer in Mice (12/8/2008)
• Scientists ID Protein Aiding Breast Cancer Spread (12/8/2008)
• Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children (12/8/2008)
• Single Men Less Likely to Get Prostate Screens (12/8/2008)
• Mineral May Reduce High-Risk Bladder Disease (12/8/2008)
• Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack (12/8/2008)
• Avoiding a Holiday Season of Discontent (12/6/2008)
• New Statistical Model Could Cut Needless Breast Biopsies (12/5/2008)
• Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated (12/4/2008)
• Mom's Cells Prime Fetal Immune System (12/4/2008)
• Women Unhappy With Disposal Options After Infertility Treatment (12/4/2008)
• Experimental Vaginal Gel Doesn't Ward Off HIV (12/4/2008)
• Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring (12/3/2008)
• Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views (12/3/2008)
• C-Section Might Boost Baby's Asthma Risk (12/3/2008)
• More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer (12/3/2008)
• Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby (12/2/2008)
• Economy Driving Women to Skimp on Health Care: Poll (12/2/2008)
• Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women (12/2/2008)
• TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report (12/2/2008)
• Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer (12/1/2008)
• Dry Skin? Don't Let Winter Win (11/30/2008)
• Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span (11/27/2008)
• Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works (11/26/2008)
• Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons (11/26/2008)
• Religion May Help Extend Your Life (11/26/2008)
• Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit (11/26/2008)
• U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time (11/25/2008)
• New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers (11/25/2008)
• Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own (11/25/2008)
• Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk (11/25/2008)
• Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke (11/24/2008)
• Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor (11/21/2008)
• Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More (11/21/2008)
• Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions (11/21/2008)
• Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions (11/21/2008)
• New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics (11/19/2008)
• Not All Smiles Are Created Equal (11/19/2008)
• Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels (11/19/2008)
• Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks (11/18/2008)
• Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring (11/18/2008)
• Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies (11/18/2008)
• Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins (11/18/2008)
• Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction (11/17/2008)
• Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects (11/17/2008)
• Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain (11/17/2008)
• Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene (11/17/2008)
• Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo (11/17/2008)
• Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes (11/17/2008)
• Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men (11/16/2008)
• Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble (11/15/2008)
• Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk (11/14/2008)
• Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing (11/14/2008)
• High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids (11/14/2008)
• Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility Problems (11/13/2008)
• Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat STIs (11/13/2008)
• Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies (11/13/2008)
• Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants (11/12/2008)
• Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects (11/12/2008)
• U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates (11/12/2008)
• Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms (11/12/2008)
• Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance (11/12/2008)
• Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer (11/11/2008)
• Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk (11/11/2008)
• Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots (11/11/2008)
• Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report (11/10/2008)
• Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk (11/6/2008)
• Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials (11/6/2008)
• Technique Preserves Future Fertility in Girls With Cancer (11/5/2008)
• Debt-Linked Stress May Spur Premature Delivery (11/5/2008)
• Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women (11/5/2008)
• Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer (11/4/2008)
• Silicone Breast Implants Might Raise Risk of Rare Lymphoma (11/4/2008)
• Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk (11/3/2008)
• Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy (11/3/2008)
• Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk (11/2/2008)
• Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart (11/1/2008)
• Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk (10/31/2008)
• Preeclampsia Might Protect Against Testicular Cancer (10/31/2008)
• Almost Half of Women Have Sexual Problems (10/31/2008)
• Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and Child (10/31/2008)
• Research Reveals Why Tamoxifen Doesn't Always Work (10/30/2008)
• Two Preemie Treatments May Not Help (10/29/2008)
• Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension (10/29/2008)
• Hot Flashes, Night Sweats a Good Sign for Breast Cancer Patients (10/29/2008)
• Scientists Identify Brain's 'Hate Circuit' (10/29/2008)
• Breast-Fed Baby May Mean Better Behaved Child (10/29/2008)
• Color Red Makes Men Amorous (10/28/2008)
• Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks (10/28/2008)
• Sexual Trauma Haunts Many Female Vets (10/28/2008)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising Among U.S. Women (10/27/2008)
• New Drug May Strengthen Women's Bones (10/27/2008)
• Genetic Approach Boosts Yeast Infection Treatment (10/27/2008)
• Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients (10/27/2008)
• Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby (10/24/2008)
• Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth (10/23/2008)
• Warm Hands Warm Your Heart (10/23/2008)
• Cervical Cancer Vaccine Called Safe (10/23/2008)
• Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk (10/22/2008)
• Sexual Dysfunction Common a Year After Major Trauma (10/22/2008)
• Statins May Prevent Some Miscarriages (10/22/2008)
• 3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps ID Breast Cancers (10/21/2008)
• Suicide Rates Rise Among Baby Boomers (10/21/2008)
• Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-mail (10/21/2008)
• New MRI Puts Cervical Cancer Into Focus (10/21/2008)
• Interventions to Promote Breast-Feeding Succeed (10/21/2008)
• Education Helps Women Make Safer Tanning Choices (10/20/2008)
• Low Birth Weight Tied to Rise in Infant Hemangiomas (10/20/2008)
• Study Evaluates Laser Therapies for Hair Removal (10/20/2008)
• Small Victories in the War Against Ovarian Cancer (10/19/2008)
• Smoking, Gender Affect Pain Treatment Effectiveness (10/18/2008)
• Hormones May Be to Blame for Women's Cavity Rates (10/17/2008)
• Mammograms Remain Best Way to Spot Breast Cancer (10/17/2008)
• Vitamin K Doesn't Slow Bone Loss (10/16/2008)
• Nicotine May Spur Breast Cancer's Spread (10/16/2008)
• Aerobics Can Reverse Mental Decline in Older Adults (10/16/2008)
• Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Risk Disease in Other Breast (10/15/2008)
• Brain Chemical Could Spur Lovesickness (10/15/2008)
• Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition (10/15/2008)
• Cancer Screenings for Medicaid Patients Miss Targets (10/14/2008)
• Caffeine Consumption Doesn't Raise Overall Breast Cancer Risk (10/14/2008)
• Excess Drinking Shrinks the Brain (10/13/2008)
• Lack of Insurance Raises Abused Babies' Death Risk (10/13/2008)
• New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered (10/13/2008)
• Early Treatment Benefits Newfound Brain Disorder (10/13/2008)
• Blood Pressure on the Rise in America (10/13/2008)
• Autumn Sees More Women With Bunion Problems (10/12/2008)
• Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk: Study (10/10/2008)
• 25% of Teen Girls Vaccinated for HPV (10/9/2008)
• NSAIDs Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk (10/9/2008)
• Mental Barriers Block Obese Women From Exercise (10/9/2008)
• Tamoxifen Speeds Diagnosis of ER-Negative Breast Cancer (10/7/2008)
• Scientists Explore New Test for Down Syndrome (10/7/2008)
• Book Offers Novel Approach to Weight Loss (10/4/2008)
• Could Chinese Herb Be a Natural Viagra? (10/3/2008)
• Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher for Asian-White Couples (10/3/2008)
• Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk (10/3/2008)
• New Class of Drugs Might Cause Congenital Heart Defects (10/2/2008)
• Dieting History Tied to Weight Gain in Pregnancy (10/1/2008)
• Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble (10/1/2008)
• HIV Outbreak Began Decades Earlier Than Thought (10/1/2008)
• Computer-Aided Mammogram Reading Effective (10/1/2008)
• Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk (9/30/2008)
• Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boost Infant Development (9/29/2008)
• Active Social Life May Reduce Men's Alzheimer's Risk (9/26/2008)
• Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors (9/26/2008)
• Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk (9/26/2008)
• Early Breast Cancer No More Likely to Return in Young Women (9/24/2008)
• Hormone Rx May Protect Women With Breast Cancer Gene (9/23/2008)
• Researchers ID Ovarian Cancer Biomarker (9/23/2008)
• U.S. Abortion Rate at 30-Year Low (9/23/2008)
• Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects (9/22/2008)
• Family History Key Player in Brain Cancer Risk (9/22/2008)
• Shorter-Course Radiation for Breast Cancer Safe, Effective (9/22/2008)
• Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke (9/22/2008)
• Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment (9/21/2008)
• Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls: Study (9/19/2008)
• Social Exclusion May Literally Leave People Frozen Out (9/19/2008)
• Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy (9/18/2008)
• Girls From Poorer Areas More Likely to Have Sex Earlier (9/18/2008)
• Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy (9/18/2008)
• Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth (9/18/2008)
• Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk (9/18/2008)
• Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity (9/17/2008)
• Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby (9/17/2008)
• Female Incontinence a Prevalent Problem (9/16/2008)
• Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging (9/16/2008)
• Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer (9/15/2008)
• Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation (9/15/2008)
• Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk (9/15/2008)
• Breast Cancer Vaccine Blasts Some Tumors (9/15/2008)
• Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction (9/12/2008)
• Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier (9/12/2008)
• Bye, Bye Back Fat? (9/12/2008)
• Natural Childbirth Moms More Attuned to Babies' Cry (9/11/2008)
• HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men 'Alarming:' CDC (9/11/2008)
• Job Loss Has Long-Term Impact on Social Lives (9/9/2008)
• Formula Samples Hinder Breast-Feeding Efforts (9/9/2008)
• Walking Styles a Quick Cue to Gender (9/8/2008)
• Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less (9/8/2008)
• MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome (9/7/2008)
• Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment (9/5/2008)
• New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers (9/4/2008)
• 2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use (9/4/2008)
• 'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married (9/2/2008)
• HPV Vaccine Has Higher Allergic Reaction Rate (9/2/2008)
• Extremely Preemie Babies Prone to Behavior Woes Later On (9/2/2008)
• Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study (9/2/2008)
• Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder (9/2/2008)
• 3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression (9/2/2008)
• Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility (8/31/2008)
• Mom's Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Preemie's SIDS Risk (8/29/2008)
• Alcohol in Early Pregnancy May Prompt Fetal Cell Death (8/29/2008)
• Normal Cells May Predict Cancer Virulence (8/28/2008)
• Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy (8/27/2008)
• Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse (8/27/2008)
• Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid (8/26/2008)
• Taking Codeine While Breast-Feeding May Harm Infant (8/25/2008)
• Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries (8/25/2008)
• HRT After Menopause Reduces Symptoms (8/22/2008)
• Face Transplants Show Promising Results (8/21/2008)
• Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo (8/21/2008)
• Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens' Needs (8/21/2008)
• Women's Alcohol Use Tied to Delayed Childbearing (8/20/2008)
• Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used (8/20/2008)
• Preeclampsia Raises Risk of Serious Kidney Disease (8/20/2008)
• Cervical Cancer Vaccine Worth the Cost: Study (8/20/2008)
• Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment (8/19/2008)
• Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk (8/19/2008)
• Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery (8/19/2008)
• New Imaging Technique Could Spot Early Cancers (8/18/2008)
• Statins Might Reverse ED in Some Men (8/15/2008)
• Asthma's Course Differs by Gender (8/15/2008)
• Stroke Risk in Women Smokers Goes Up by Each Cigarette (8/14/2008)
• Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s (8/13/2008)
• HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women (8/13/2008)
• Men and Women Calculate Cost of Affairs (8/13/2008)
• More U.S. Women Getting Birth Control Services (8/13/2008)
• Postmenopausal Women With Breast Cancer Face Joint Issues (8/12/2008)
• Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse Can Linger (8/12/2008)
• Married Folks Still the Healthiest (8/11/2008)
• Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle (8/11/2008)
• Men More Likely Than Women to Adopt Children (8/7/2008)
• 2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers (8/7/2008)
• Breaking the News About Breast Cancer (8/7/2008)
• HIV Drug Might Spur Resistant Strains of Virus (8/5/2008)
• Many Women Struggle With Challenge of a Newborn (8/5/2008)
• Nurturing Parents Can Cut Risk of Aggression in Girls (8/5/2008)
• Commonly Used HIV Infectivity Rate Misses Risks (8/5/2008)
• Many Cancer Patients Turn to Complementary Medicine (8/4/2008)
• Estrogen May Have Preventive Role in Women's Schizophrenia (8/4/2008)
• Excessive Drinking Boosts Risk for Metabolic Syndrome (8/4/2008)
• New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75 (8/4/2008)
• Wives Often Head Home When Husband's Workload Grows (8/1/2008)
• Centenarians Offer Long-Life Secrets (8/1/2008)
• Breast CT Scans Could Be Comfortable Alternative to Mammograms (8/1/2008)
• Risky Sexual Behaviors Decreasing Among U.S. Teens (7/31/2008)
• Gene Could Boost Stroke Risk for Migraine Sufferers (7/31/2008)
• Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later (7/31/2008)
• Assisted Fertilization Risks May Be Due to Infertility (7/31/2008)
• Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow (7/31/2008)
• Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Boosts Risk for Birth Defects (7/30/2008)
• Possible Cause of Postpartum Depression Pinpointed (7/30/2008)
• Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk (7/29/2008)
• 2 Breast Cancer Screening Strategies Prove Effective (7/29/2008)
• Bone Density Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer (7/28/2008)
• Mouse Study May Offer Better Diagnosis for Preeclampsia (7/27/2008)
• Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players (7/25/2008)
• Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count (7/24/2008)
• Simple Procedure Improves Male Fertility (7/23/2008)
• Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol (7/23/2008)
• Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases (7/22/2008)
• Lidocaine Gel May Ease Mammography Discomfort (7/22/2008)
• Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk (7/21/2008)
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