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• Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex (5/9/2008)
• New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions (5/9/2008)
• Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women (5/8/2008)
• High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications (5/7/2008)
• Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls (5/7/2008)
• Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart (5/6/2008)
• Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery (5/6/2008)
• Researchers Find Lubricant Doesn't Hinder Fertility (5/6/2008)
• Alcoholism Gender Gap Is Closing (5/6/2008)
• Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly (5/6/2008)
• Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding (5/6/2008)
• Malpractice Premiums, Rate of C-Sections Rise Together (5/5/2008)
• Breast-Feeding May Boost IQ (5/5/2008)
• BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women (5/5/2008)
• Low-Income Moms Rarely Speak to Infants During TV/Video Time (5/5/2008)
• Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine (5/5/2008)
• Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk (5/5/2008)
• Daily Aspirin May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (5/2/2008)
• Younger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart Attack (5/2/2008)
• Pregnancy and Work Can Work (5/2/2008)
• New Targets Found That Stop Tumor Growth (5/2/2008)
• Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors May Be Gender-Specific (5/1/2008)
• Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma (5/1/2008)
• Staff Training Reduces Postpartum Bleeding, Episiotomies (4/30/2008)
• High Self-Esteem May Mask Defensiveness (4/30/2008)
• Cervical Cancer Screens Effective But More Can Be Done (4/29/2008)
• Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease (4/29/2008)
• Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care (4/29/2008)
• Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Rates Have Doubled (4/28/2008)
• HRT Increases Stroke Risk (4/28/2008)
• Cola May Be Bad to the Bones (4/26/2008)
• Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women (4/25/2008)
• Stored Ovarian Tissue Needs Testing Before Re-Implantation (4/24/2008)
• Social Status Plays Role in Brain's Control of Health (4/24/2008)
• Money, Praise Similarly Activate Brain's Reward Center (4/24/2008)
• Women Risk Bone Loss After Knee Surgery (4/24/2008)
• Gene Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis (4/23/2008)
• Seniors No Strangers to Happiness (4/22/2008)
• Disparities in Life Expectancy Increasing (4/22/2008)
• Pot Plus Alcohol Kills Young Rats' Brain Cells (4/22/2008)
• Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women (4/21/2008)
• Many Cancer Survivors Are Overweight and Sedentary: Study (4/21/2008)
• Extra Pounds During and Between Pregnancies Can Pose Problems (4/19/2008)
• Dealing Cervical Cancer a Knockout Blow (4/18/2008)
• Migraines' Frequency Influences Heart Attack, Stroke Risk (4/17/2008)
• Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesn't Harm Babies (4/17/2008)
• Men More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems (4/16/2008)
• Timing of HRT May Influence Heart Risks (4/16/2008)
• Weekly Doses of Taxol Prolonged Lives of Breast Cancer Patients (4/16/2008)
• Women's Awareness of Cancer Risk Linked to Race, Ethnicity (4/15/2008)
• Breast Cancer Unchanged in Black Women, Despite Drop in HRT Use (4/15/2008)
• Chemo May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients (4/15/2008)
• Hormone Replacement May Cut Risk for Age-Linked Eye Disease (4/14/2008)
• Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers (4/14/2008)
• Girls Participating in Sports in Record Numbers (4/14/2008)
• Testosterone Spray Improves Sexual Satisfaction in Women (4/14/2008)
• Breast Cancer Vaccine Works Against Deadlier Form of Disease (4/14/2008)
• Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways (4/14/2008)
• Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk (4/14/2008)
• Teen Pregnancies, Abortions Drop From 1990 to 2004: CDC (4/14/2008)
• Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady (4/12/2008)
• Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates (4/11/2008)
• When a Mind Begins to Disappear: A Young Family's Journey to the Dark Side (4/11/2008)
• Doctor-Patient Talks Affect Use of Breast Reconstruction Surgery (4/11/2008)
• Postmenopausal Women's Sexual Dissatisfaction Not Linked to Heart Troubles (4/10/2008)
• 15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder (4/9/2008)
• Faces May Provide Clues to Sexual Attitudes (4/9/2008)
• Raloxifene Safe for Women With Decreased Kidney Function (4/9/2008)
• Breast Cancer Lymph Node Biopsy May Need Closer Look (4/9/2008)
• Estrogen Supplements May Raise Odds of Benign Breast Disease (4/8/2008)
• Exercise During Pregnancy Has Baby Benefits, Too (4/8/2008)
• Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure (4/7/2008)
• HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits (4/7/2008)
• Age-Related Eye Disease on the Increase (4/5/2008)
• Anemia Triples Risk of Local Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients (4/3/2008)
• Mother-Child Bond Affects Quality of Conflict Resolution (4/3/2008)
• Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Health Worldwide (4/3/2008)
• Molecular Cause of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered (4/3/2008)
• Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids (4/3/2008)
• Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk (4/3/2008)
• When It Comes to Pregnancy, Timing Is Everything (4/3/2008)
• Topical Cream Treats Precancerous Lesions of Vulva (4/2/2008)
• Report Finds Big Disparities in Well-Being of U.S. Kids (4/2/2008)
• Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag (4/2/2008)
• Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism (4/2/2008)
• Seat Belt Use by Pregnant Women Could Save 200 Fetuses a Year (4/2/2008)
• Fetal Cells Detected in Mothers' Blood Years After Donor Egg Pregnancies (4/2/2008)
• Report Claims Clinical Trials Miss Many Populations (4/1/2008)
• Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool (4/1/2008)
• Many Women Unclear About Breast Cancer Treatments (3/31/2008)
• Hormone Combo May Provide Reversible Male Birth Control Tool (3/28/2008)
• Dads' Substance Use Hurts Expectant Moms' Efforts to Quit (3/28/2008)
• Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later (3/28/2008)
• Breech Birth May Be Determined by Genes (3/28/2008)
• Gaps Persist in Use of Less Invasive Breast Cancer Procedure (3/27/2008)
• Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby's Skull (3/26/2008)
• Cervix Length at Mid-Pregnancy May Predict C-Section Risk (3/26/2008)
• Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men (3/26/2008)
• Social Problems in Youth Contribute to Anxiety, Depression (3/26/2008)
• DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears (3/25/2008)
• Neighborhood Influences Exercise Levels (3/25/2008)
• HRT Raises Recurrence Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors (3/25/2008)
• Premature Birth Has Long-Lasting Effects (3/25/2008)
• Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers (3/24/2008)
• Sex Ed Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy (3/24/2008)
• Family Discussion Plays Role in Breast Cancer Awareness (3/21/2008)
• Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most (3/21/2008)
• Monkey Brain Gives Clues to Human Interaction (3/20/2008)
• Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm (3/20/2008)
• Cancer Poses Challenges for Husbands' Frame of Mind (3/20/2008)
• The Gender Divide Starts Over Dinner (3/19/2008)
• Environmental Toxins, Radiation May Be Tied to Breast Cancer (3/19/2008)
• Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Works in Fewer, But Higher Doses (3/19/2008)
• Fosamax Linked to Unusual Femur Fractures (3/19/2008)
• Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids (3/18/2008)
• New Foam Treatment for Varicose Veins (3/18/2008)
• Angina More Common in Women Than Men (3/17/2008)
• Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks (3/14/2008)
• Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer (3/14/2008)
• Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients (3/14/2008)
• Aspirin Reduces Asthma Risk Among Older Women (3/13/2008)
• Moms-to-Be Who Quit Smoking Boost Chances for 'Easygoing' Child (3/13/2008)
• FDA Panel Supports Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients (3/13/2008)
• Women's Risk for a Certain Skin Cancer Varies by Geography (3/13/2008)
• Minimal Exercise Benefits Overweight Postmenopausal Women (3/13/2008)
• U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in Row (3/12/2008)
• Doctors See How Cancer Drug Can Damage Kidneys (3/12/2008)
• 'Crime Boss' Gene May Spur Breast Cancer (3/12/2008)
• One in 4 Teen Girls Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease (3/11/2008)
• Late Use of Aromatase Inhibitor Still Effective Against Breast Cancer (3/11/2008)
• Specialized Care for Ovarian Cancer Improves Outcomes (3/11/2008)
• Gender Bias at Play in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis (3/10/2008)
• Yoga Eases Menopause Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors (3/8/2008)
• Bacteria Mix in Guts of Babies Predicts Obesity (3/7/2008)
• Blood Stem Cells Originate in the Placenta (3/7/2008)
• Estrogen Levels in Blood Predict Breast Cancer's Return (3/6/2008)
• Depression Raised Risk of Subsequent Pregnancies Among Black Teen Moms (3/5/2008)
• Gleevec May Disrupt Ovarian Function (3/5/2008)
• Raised Breast Cancer Risk Persists After Combo HRT Stopped (3/4/2008)
• Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder (3/3/2008)
• That 'Sex Talk' With Your Kids Should Be Ongoing (3/3/2008)
• Embryonic Stem Cell Protein Inhibits Melanoma (3/3/2008)
• Pelvic Floor Disorders Affect 1 in 3 Women (3/1/2008)
• Babies Really Can Light Up Your Life (2/29/2008)
• Spanking Raises Chances of Risky, Deviant Sexual Behavior (2/28/2008)
• Heart Hormones Beat Back Cancers in Mice (2/28/2008)
• Satisfaction After Fibroid Embolization Similar to Hysterectomy (2/27/2008)
• 'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women With Diabetes (2/27/2008)
• Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck (2/26/2008)
• HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies (2/25/2008)
• Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications (2/25/2008)
• FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer (2/23/2008)
• Most Internet Sex Offenders Target Teens, Not Kids (2/22/2008)
• Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk (2/21/2008)
• Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk (2/20/2008)
• Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk (2/20/2008)
• Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women (2/19/2008)
• Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa (2/19/2008)
• Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status (2/18/2008)
• Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women, Too (2/17/2008)
• Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer (2/15/2008)
• Obesity Raises Cancer Risk (2/15/2008)
• IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse (2/15/2008)
• When It Comes to a Mate, Beauty Can't Be Beat (2/14/2008)
• DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth (2/14/2008)
• Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry (2/12/2008)
• Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women (2/12/2008)
• Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information (2/11/2008)
• High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women (2/11/2008)
• For Males, Video Game Rewards Are All in the Mind (2/8/2008)
• Mutual Resentment in Marriage Can Be Deadly (2/8/2008)
• FDA Warns of Children's Deaths Linked to Botox (2/8/2008)
• Pathology Reports Good for Breast Cancer Studies (2/7/2008)
• Domestic Violence Harms Long-Term Health of Victims (2/7/2008)
• Acupuncture May Aid In Vitro Fertilization (2/7/2008)
• Birth Problems Linked to Teenage Fathers (2/7/2008)
• Older Women More Likely to Suffer Depression (2/5/2008)
• Eye Blinks May ID Fetal Alcohol Exposure (2/4/2008)
• Very Premature Babies Don't Get Follow-Up Care (2/4/2008)
• Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications (2/4/2008)
• Stars Don Red to Raise Awareness of Women's Heart Risk (2/2/2008)
• Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe (2/1/2008)
• Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds (2/1/2008)
• Epsom Salt Cut Cerebral Palsy Rate in Half Among Preemies (1/31/2008)
• Docs Should Tell All About Cord Blood Banks (1/31/2008)
• Study Spots Gene That Plays Role in Infertility (1/31/2008)
• Folic Acid May Help Prevent Premature Birth (1/31/2008)
• Protein Linked With Poor Prognosis in Early-Stage Breast Cancer (1/30/2008)
• Personality Traits Don't Affect Breast Cancer Risk (1/30/2008)
• Digital Mammography Better Than Film for Some Women (1/29/2008)
• Surgeons' Characteristics Influence Breast Cancer Care (1/29/2008)
• Breast-Feeding Protected Mice From Asthma (1/28/2008)
• Embryos Discarded During IVF Create Stem Cell Lines (1/28/2008)
• Oral Contraceptives Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk (1/25/2008)
• Vitamin E, Lutein May Fight Cataracts (1/25/2008)
• Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing (1/24/2008)
• Co-Pays Contribute to Drop in Preventive Care (1/23/2008)
• Same-Sex Couples Just as Committed as Heterosexual Counterparts (1/22/2008)
• Implants Double Infection Risk After Breast Reconstruction (1/22/2008)
• Once Again, Caffeine Linked to Miscarriage (1/21/2008)
• Dinosaurs Had Teen Pregnancies, Too (1/21/2008)
• New Batch of Lupus Genes Discovered (1/21/2008)
• High Blood Sugar Boosts Women's Heart Disease Risk (1/21/2008)
• Bone-Strengthening Drugs May Be Overprescribed (1/18/2008)
• Mediterranean Diet for Mom Fends Off Asthma, Allergies in Kids (1/18/2008)
• Biological Link Between BRCA1 and Breast Cancer Detailed (1/17/2008)
• Malnutrition Responsible for a Third of Child Deaths Worldwide (1/17/2008)
• U.S. Abortion Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Decades (1/17/2008)
• HRT Raises Risk of Lobular Breast Cancer (1/16/2008)
• Calcium Supplements Could Raise Heart Risks in Postmenopausal Women (1/15/2008)
• Gay Men More Likely to Contract 'Superbug' (1/15/2008)
• Depression, Obesity Coexist in Many Middle-Aged Women (1/14/2008)
• Vaccines for Ovarian and Breast Cancer in Early Trials (1/12/2008)
• Fungus Sheds Light on Development of Human Genders (1/11/2008)
• Transplant Drug Shrinks Tumors in Women With Rare Lung Disease (1/10/2008)
• Women With IBS Unable to Switch Off Pain Response (1/9/2008)
• Tiny RNA Molecules Control Breast Cancer's Spread (1/9/2008)
• School Social Standing Linked to Teen Girls' Weight Gain (1/8/2008)
• BRCA Mutations Don't Raise Breast Cancer Risk Equally (1/8/2008)
• Breast-Feeding Seems to Protect Against Some Allergies (1/7/2008)
• Breast Is Best for Reducing Stress (1/6/2008)
• Not All Women Need Digital Mammograms (1/4/2008)
• Localized Breast Cancer Cells Have Potential to Spread (1/4/2008)
• Exercise Eases Some Menopause Symptoms (1/3/2008)
• Breast Cancer Gene Might Extend Ovarian Cancer Survival (1/3/2008)
• Women Who Stay Religious Less Likely to Have Anxiety Disorder (1/1/2008)
• Pesticides May Cause Asthma Among Farm Women (12/28/2007)
• BRCA1 Mutation Prevalent Among Hispanic, Younger Black Women (12/26/2007)
• Class of Chemotherapy Drugs Helps Certain Breast Cancer Patients (12/26/2007)
• Low-Income Women's Cancer Screenings Cost Effective: Report (12/21/2007)
• Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Discuss Reconstruction Options (12/21/2007)
• Prior Miscarriage Raises Risk for Low-Birthweight Infant (12/20/2007)
• Hormone Could Ease Painful Lymphedema (12/20/2007)
• Uninsured More Likely to Die From Cancer Following Diagnosis (12/20/2007)
• Sex Ed Does Delay Teen Sex: CDC (12/20/2007)
• Area Around Breast Tumor May Predict Cancer's Spread (12/19/2007)
• Bone Density Tests Do Predict Women's Fracture Risk (12/18/2007)
• Experts Compare Osteoporosis Drugs (12/18/2007)
• Cancer Care Advances in 2007 Offer Hope (12/18/2007)
• Dentists Take Dimmer View of Patients' Smiles (12/17/2007)
• Even Tiny Breast Tumors May Need Aggressive Treatment (12/17/2007)
• Cancer Killed Almost 8 Million Worldwide in 2007 (12/17/2007)
• Having Boys as Friends Can Boost Young Girls' Drinking Risk (12/17/2007)
• Arimidex Beats Tamoxifen in Keeping Breast Cancer at Bay (12/14/2007)
• Breast Cancer Genes Also Raise Men's Risk for Malignancy (12/14/2007)
• High-Dose Chemo Provides Little Benefit to Breast Cancer Patients (12/13/2007)
• Fetal Alcohol Exposure May Prime Offspring for Alcoholism (12/13/2007)
• Fibers in Semen Help HIV Penetrate Cells (12/13/2007)
• Menopause May Be Unique to Humans (12/13/2007)
• Elective Caesareans Raise Risk of Breathing Problems in Newborns (12/12/2007)
• Evolution Tips the Balance in Mom's Favor (12/12/2007)
• Diagnostic Mammogram Readings Vary by Radiologist (12/11/2007)
• Coronary Artery Calcium May Raise Women's Heart Risk (12/10/2007)
• Mutated Suppressor Gene Leads to a Type of Breast Cancer (12/10/2007)
• Love in the World of Alzheimer's (12/10/2007)
• Environmental Toxin Collects in Breast Milk (12/8/2007)
• Blood Markers Might Predict Clotting Risk With HRT (12/8/2007)
• Obesity, Diabetes Linked to Cancers (12/7/2007)
• Mourning Death of Loved One Raises Your Risk of Dying (12/7/2007)
• Common Household Chemical Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk (12/6/2007)
• Black Women Wait Longer for Breast Cancer Surgery (12/6/2007)
• Newly HIV-Infected Gay Men Select Other Infected Partners (12/5/2007)
• Night Shift Work May Heighten Risk for Cancer (12/5/2007)
• Depressed Moms' Kids at Higher Injury Risk (12/5/2007)
• Teen Birth Rates Up for First Time in 14 Years, U.S. Reports (12/5/2007)
• FDA Panel Says No to Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer (12/5/2007)
• Having Twin Sister Boosts Men's Anorexia Risk (12/3/2007)
• Brain Activity Points to Origins of Anorexia (12/3/2007)
• Divorce Isn't Eco-Friendly (12/3/2007)
• More Young Americans Are Contracting HIV (12/1/2007)
• Extra Doses of Vitamins C, E Don't Guard Against Preeclampsia (11/30/2007)
• Diets May Raise Cancer Risk for Poor, Urban Women (11/30/2007)
• Tracking Drug Levels Helps Pregnant Women With Epilepsy (11/30/2007)
• Female Mammals May Select Out Competing Sperm (11/30/2007)
• Fewer Women Getting Mammograms (11/29/2007)
• Studies Reveal Why Breast Cancer Hits Black Women Harder (11/29/2007)
• Gene Tweak Reverses Aging in Mouse Skin Cells (11/29/2007)
• Progesterone Won't Shield Women Against Alzheimer's (11/29/2007)
• Cancer-Suppressing Gene Tied to Female Fertility (11/28/2007)
• Obesity Rates Leveling Off Among U.S. Adults (11/28/2007)
• Lack of Sleep Tied to Weight Gain in New Moms (11/28/2007)
• 3-D Breast Imaging May Improve Cancer Detection (11/28/2007)
• Combo PET/CT Scan Helps Spot Breast Cancer's Spread (11/27/2007)
• High-Carb Diet Raises Women's Diabetes Risk (11/27/2007)
• 'High-Trauma' Fractures Tied to Weak Bones (11/27/2007)
• Criteria Predict Women's 5-Year Risk for Fracture (11/27/2007)
• Non-White Women More Prone to Breast Cancer Pain (11/26/2007)
• Depression Linked to Bone Loss in Younger Women (11/26/2007)
• Exercise May Help Female Astronauts Stay Strong (11/26/2007)
• Prostate Cancer Treatments Often Compound Existing Health Problems (11/26/2007)
• Urban Women May Have Greater Breast Cancer Risk (11/26/2007)
• Understanding of Mammography Differs Among Races (11/26/2007)
• Fetal Exposure to Arsenic Affects Genes (11/23/2007)
• Smoking Before, After Pregnancy Harms Daughters' Fertility (11/21/2007)
• PET Scans Can Spot Cervical Cancer's Return (11/20/2007)
• Scientists Turn Human Skin Cells Into Stem Cells (11/20/2007)
• In-the-Field Facial Surgery Helps Injured Troops in Iraq (11/20/2007)
• Cannabis Compound May Stop Metastatic Breast Cancer (11/19/2007)
• Research Reveals Nutrient's Impact on the Embryo (11/19/2007)
• Early Sexual Activity May Curb Teen Delinquency (11/16/2007)
• Fetal Heart Rate Points to Later Child Development (11/16/2007)
• Cell Insights May Predict Breast Cancer's Spread (11/16/2007)
• A Full and Long Life, Despite Diabetes (11/14/2007)
• Babies Born Few Weeks Early Face Higher Death Risk (11/13/2007)
• U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High (11/13/2007)
• Smoking Boosts Blood Pressure in Women (11/12/2007)
• Exercise Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Study (11/12/2007)
• Pill Poses Little Cervical Cancer Risk (11/9/2007)
• A Little Wine, Sunlight Help Boost Women's Health (11/8/2007)
• Caffeine Therapy Boosts Preemies' Outcomes (11/7/2007)
• Excess Pounds Raise Women's Cancer Risk (11/7/2007)
• Spirituality Helps Older Black Women Beat Hypertension (11/7/2007)
• Early HRT Protects a Woman's Heart (11/6/2007)
• Breast-Feeding Confers Long-Term Heart Benefits (11/5/2007)
• Peripheral Artery Disease Up Sharply Among U.S. Women (11/4/2007)
• Urinary Tract Infection May Raise Birth Defect Risk (11/4/2007)
• Folic Acid Fortification Cuts Babies' Heart Risks (11/4/2007)
• Successful Breast-Feeding (11/3/2007)
• Diet, Lifestyle Changes Cut Some Infertility Risk (11/2/2007)
• Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk (11/2/2007)
• Pancreas May Be Key to Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes (11/1/2007)
• Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health (10/31/2007)
• High Dose Radiation for Prostate Cancer Won't Raise Sexual Dysfunction (10/30/2007)
• Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Won't Affect Sexual Function (10/29/2007)
• Smoking Does Not Worsen Breast Cancer (10/29/2007)
• Fetal Surgery Saves Baby After Early 'Water Break' (10/29/2007)
• Precancerous Lesions Raise Cervical Cancer Risk (10/26/2007)
• Hospital Romance May Largely Be Fiction (10/26/2007)
• Hysterectomy May Boost Incontinence Risk (10/26/2007)
• Survey Finds Many Women Misinformed About Cancer (10/26/2007)
• Some Female Athletes Risking Weaker Bones (10/26/2007)
• Older Women Gain From Good Post-Fracture Care (10/26/2007)
• Worm Study Points to Sexuality's Origins (10/25/2007)
• Female Blood Donor Concern May Be Unfounded (10/24/2007)
• More Women Choosing 'Preventive' Double Mastectomy (10/23/2007)
• Study Shows How Exercise Helps Women's Hearts (10/22/2007)
• Weight Gain Increases Breast Cancer Risk: Study (10/22/2007)
• Whole Grains Do a Heart Good (10/22/2007)
• Protein Gives Clues to Pancreatic Cancer (10/19/2007)
• Gene Mutation Key to Infertility in Male Mice (10/17/2007)
• HPV Test Bests Pap Smear in Studies (10/17/2007)
• U.S. Women's Health Care Still Falls Short: Report (10/17/2007)
• Surgeons Remove Gallbladder Through Vagina (10/17/2007)
• U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall (10/15/2007)
• Abortion Numbers Fall Worldwide (10/12/2007)
• Breast Cancer Radiation Won't Hurt Immune Health (10/12/2007)
• Tea Helps Toughen Older Women's Hips (10/10/2007)
• Drug a New Weapon Against One Form of Breast Cancer (10/10/2007)
• Thyroid Test Won't Help Pregnant Mom, Baby (10/10/2007)
• More Fiber, Less Fat Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer (10/9/2007)
• Black Women Get Less Breast Cancer Treatment (10/8/2007)
• Woman's Hips Might Indicate Daughter's Breast Cancer Risk (10/8/2007)
• Fish Safe for Pregnant Women to Eat (10/5/2007)
• Largest Study of U.S. Children Readies for Launch (10/4/2007)
• Gene-Based Screen Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier (10/4/2007)
• Drug Combo Blocks Pain Without Impairing Movement (10/3/2007)
• Panic Attacks May Hike Heart Disease Risk in Women (10/2/2007)
• Women Less Likely to Get Heart Defibrillators (10/2/2007)
• Breast-Feeding Doesn't Contribute to Cavities (10/1/2007)
• Mom's Low Cholesterol Tied to Preemie Births (10/1/2007)
• 15% of Women Struggle With Pregnancy-Related Depression (9/28/2007)
• Older Brothers Might Spur Kids' Aggression (9/28/2007)
• Bird Flu Virus Can Infect Fetus (9/28/2007)
• Wine, Beer, Spirits Boost Breast Cancer Risk Equally (9/27/2007)
• Stop-Smoking Therapies Have Benefits, Risks for Pregnant Women (9/26/2007)
• Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall (9/25/2007)
• 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study (9/25/2007)
• HRT: A Boost for Libido, But Not Memory (9/24/2007)
• Experts Offer Tips on Easing Mammogram Discomfort (9/23/2007)
• Pelvic Exams Can Help Spot Ovarian Cancer (9/22/2007)
• Mother's Blood Could Offer Insights Into Fetal Health (9/21/2007)
• Most Women Unaware of Hormone Replacement Study (9/21/2007)
• Many U.S. Women Unaware of Birth Defect Risks (9/21/2007)
• Steroids Seem Safe for Babies at Risk of Early Birth (9/19/2007)
• Study Questions Genetic Screening for Treatable Diseases (9/18/2007)
• Gene May Influence Breast Cancer-Estrogen Link (9/17/2007)
• Transsexuals Can Benefit From Nose Reshaping (9/17/2007)
• FDA Approves Osteoporosis Drug to Cut Breast Cancer Risk (9/14/2007)
• Women's Folic Acid Levels Improving (9/14/2007)
• 1 in 4 Men Over 30 Has Low Testosterone (9/13/2007)
• Cialis Eases Erectile Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury (9/13/2007)
• Number of Partners Doesn't Explain Gay HIV Rate (9/13/2007)
• Education Linked to Cancer Death Rates (9/12/2007)
• Tamoxifen Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder (9/12/2007)
• Bypass 'Off-Pump' Boosts Women's Outcomes (9/11/2007)
• Long-Term Fatigue Plagues Cancer Survivors (9/10/2007)
• New Ovarian Cancer Drug Trial Under Way (9/7/2007)
• Group B Strep: A Threat to Newborns That Doesn't Have to Be (9/7/2007)
• Women's Beauty, Men's Wealth Key to Romance: Study (9/6/2007)
• Workouts a Boon for Breast Cancer Patients (9/6/2007)
• Studies Shed New Light on Breast Cancer, Treatment (9/6/2007)
• Nicotine in Breast Milk Shortens Baby's Naptime (9/4/2007)
• Trial to Test Gene Therapy for Angina in Women (9/4/2007)
• Flaxseed May Relieve Hot Flashes (8/31/2007)
• Stressed-Out Moms Carry Babies on the Right (8/29/2007)
• Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Leads to Memory, Movement Troubles (8/29/2007)
• Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Lead to Thinner Kids (8/28/2007)
• Hypnosis Eases Pain of Breast Cancer Surgery (8/28/2007)
• Breaking Up Is Not So Hard to Do (8/28/2007)
• Oral Sex Implicated in Some Throat and Neck Cancers (8/27/2007)
• Antioxidant Supplements May Raise Women's Skin Cancer Risk (8/24/2007)
• Daily Calcium Does Protect Bone (8/23/2007)
• Many Older Americans Have Active Sex Lives (8/22/2007)
• Gene Studies of Male-Female Differences Often Flawed (8/21/2007)
• For Health Info, Women Often Turn to the Web (8/21/2007)
• Cranberry Could Juice Up Ovarian Cancer Treatment (8/21/2007)
• Acrylamide Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk (8/21/2007)
• Early Weight Loss in Women Linked to Dementia (8/20/2007)
• Girls Really Do Prefer Pink (8/20/2007)
• Work-Family Conflict Dogs Air Force Women After Deployment (8/19/2007)
• Many Parents Share Genetic Test Findings With Kids (8/17/2007)
• FDA Warns of Codeine Risk for Some Nursing Mothers (8/17/2007)
• Healthy Lifestyle Key To Cancer Prevention (8/16/2007)
• Medical Abortion Won't Affect Future Pregnancies (8/15/2007)
• Decline in U.S. Breast Cancers Tied to Drop in Hormone Use (8/14/2007)
• Cervical Cancer Vaccines Won't Fight Existing HPV Infection (8/14/2007)
• Antioxidants No Magic Bullet for Heart Disease in Women (8/13/2007)
• Scientists Create Breast Tumor Stem Cells (8/13/2007)
• Marriage-Minded Women Focus on Men's Faces (8/13/2007)
• MRI Beats Mammograms at Spotting Early Breast Cancer (8/10/2007)
• Cosmetic Breast Surgeries Tied to Increased Suicide Risk (8/9/2007)
• Women With Migraines at Higher Risk of Stroke (8/9/2007)
• Bone Marrow Restores Fertility After Chemo (8/9/2007)
• New Uterine Fibroid Treatment Shows Promise (8/9/2007)
• Cosmetic Surgery TV Shows Get Viewers Pondering (8/9/2007)
• Maternal Obesity Heightens Risk of Birth Defects (8/7/2007)
• Red Meat, Dairy Nutrient May Raise Colon Cancer Risk (8/7/2007)
• Memory Slow? Drink Some Joe (8/6/2007)
• Many New Moms Feel 'Unready' at Hospital Discharge (8/6/2007)
• Latino Men, Women Differ on Work-Family Conflict (8/6/2007)
• Ovarian Tissue Successfully Transplanted in Sisters (8/2/2007)
• Anorexia May Be More Common Than Thought (8/2/2007)
• Progesterone Prevents Preterm Birth for Some Women (8/1/2007)
• COPD Strikes Men, Women Differently (8/1/2007)
• MRIs Spot Breast Cancers in High-Risk Women (7/31/2007)
• Folate Shields Fetus Against Chemical in Plastics (7/31/2007)
• Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Blood Pressure (7/30/2007)
• Drug May Help Prevent Women's Osteoarthritis (7/30/2007)
• Female Cancer Survivors Lack Frank Sex Talk From Docs (7/27/2007)
• New Study Reaffirms HRT Link to Breast Cancer Rate Decline (7/26/2007)
• Myths About Cancer Risk Abound (7/26/2007)
• Early HIV Therapy Boosts Children's Survival (7/25/2007)
• FDA Panel OKs Osteoporosis Drug to Cut Breast Cancer Risk (7/24/2007)
• Drinking While Pregnant May Alter Child's Brain (7/24/2007)
• Newer Breast Cancer Drugs Appear to Boost Life Spans (7/23/2007)
• Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Might Extend Survival (7/23/2007)
• Gene May Help Spur Premenstrual Depression (7/23/2007)
• Steps Prior to Pregnancy Can Protect Baby (7/21/2007)
• Distraction Can Defuse Drunken Violence (7/20/2007)
• Family, More Than Genes, Helps Drive Divorce (7/20/2007)
• Fertility Technique Common, Despite Doubts (7/18/2007)
• Poor Memory Tied to Sleep Woes in Aging Women (7/17/2007)
• CT Heart Scans Raise Cancer Risk (7/17/2007)
• Taking Cancer Drug With Food May Cut Costs (7/17/2007)
• Healthiest Diet Made Little Difference to Breast Cancer Survivors (7/17/2007)
• New Surgery Brings Back a Smile (7/16/2007)
• Women Slower to Recover From Knee Surgery (7/16/2007)
• Simple Steps Improve Appearance After Thyroid Surgery (7/13/2007)
• No Evidence Tomatoes, Lycopene Cut Cancer: FDA (7/13/2007)
• Patients With Early Parkinson's Exhibit Sleepiness, Hallucinations (7/11/2007)
• Another Study Sees Heart Risks in Hormone Replacement Therapy (7/11/2007)
• Most U.S. Newborns Now Screened for Genetic Disease (7/11/2007)
• Breast Cancer Genes Don't Raise Tumor-Linked Death Risk (7/11/2007)
• Folic Acid Fortification a Success in Canada (7/11/2007)
• Reevaluating Hormone Replacement Therapy (7/11/2007)
• Meats, Sweets May Boost Breast Cancer Risk (7/10/2007)
• Breast Cancer More Aggressive in Black Women (7/10/2007)
• Patient's Own Body Fat Used in Breast Remodeling (7/9/2007)
• Medical Tourism Takes Flight (7/6/2007)
• Inflammatory Factor Could Spur Male Infertility (7/6/2007)
• Key Protein May Explain Mens' Higher Liver Cancer Risk (7/5/2007)
• Science Quiets Myth of 'Chatterbox' Females (7/5/2007)
• Timing of Breast Cancer Drug Affects Cardiac Risk: Study (7/5/2007)
• Black, White Women Differ on Dieting (7/5/2007)
• Screening IVF Embryos Ineffective for Older Moms (7/4/2007)
• Amateur Basketball Players Court Disaster (7/1/2007)
• Some High-Carb Diets May Boost Women's Heart Risk (6/29/2007)
• Study Compares Drugs to Delay Preterm Birth (6/29/2007)
• Estrogen May Be Brain-Booster (6/29/2007)
• Breast Cancer Survival May Run in Families (6/28/2007)
• Lupus Treatment Linked to Male Fertility Problems (6/28/2007)
• New Test Identifies More Cervical Cancers (6/28/2007)
• Moms, Dads With MS Equal Transmitters of Disease (6/28/2007)
• Mom's Antidepressant Use Poses Little Danger to Baby (6/27/2007)
• Permanent Makeup Isn't Always Pretty (6/27/2007)
• Ultrasound Can Spare Some Women Invasive Breast Biopsy (6/26/2007)
• Antidepressants Linked to Bone Loss (6/25/2007)
• Anti-Bone Loss Drugs Help Prevent Fractures (6/25/2007)
• New Cancer Drugs Prove Their Worth (6/25/2007)
• Study to Assess Hormone Therapy Before Menopause (6/22/2007)
• Fertility Patients Favor Donating Unused Embryos for Research (6/21/2007)
• Women Have Double the Risk of Mid-Life Stroke (6/20/2007)
• Estrogen May Lower Younger Women's Heart Risk (6/20/2007)
• Baby Boom Women Confronting Pelvic Health Conditions (6/20/2007)
• Anti-Malaria Drugs Help Africa's Women, Babies (6/19/2007)
• Experts Offer Better Means of Gauging Breast Cancer Risk (6/19/2007)
• Soy Compound Helps Builds Bone: Study (6/18/2007)
• U.S. Women Lagging in Diabetes Care, Study Suggests (6/18/2007)
• Girls Who Like Dad Favor Partners Who Look Like Him (6/17/2007)
• Hormone Therapy Extends Lives of Ovarian Cancer Patients (6/15/2007)
• Sexy Dreams Are No Rarity (6/14/2007)
• Female Seabirds Trade in Old Mates for New Models (6/13/2007)
• Lower Premiums Can Cost More in Long Run With Maternity Care (6/12/2007)
• Private Insurance May Help in Earlier Cancer Detection (6/11/2007)
• Blood Clot Screening Program Is Expanded (6/9/2007)
• Vitamin D Cuts Cancer Risk: Study (6/8/2007)
• Flu Shot Kick-Starts Fetal Immune System (6/7/2007)
• Study Compares Oral, Vaginal Use of Abortion Drug (6/7/2007)
• More Proof That Breast Cancer Rates Are Declining (6/7/2007)
• Combining PET, CT Scans Can Improve Ovarian Cancer Care (6/7/2007)
• Experts Offer Parents Guidance on Avoiding Congenital Heart Defects (6/7/2007)
• Drug May Help Combat 'Chemo Brain' (6/5/2007)
• Hot Flashes May Be Good News for Breast-Cancer Patients (6/5/2007)
• Disparities Persist in Cancer Care (6/4/2007)
• Herceptin Heart Danger Stays Same After Five Years (6/4/2007)
• Herceptin Still Improves Odds Against Breast Cancer (6/4/2007)
• Many Teen Girls Use Steroids (6/4/2007)
• Marriage of Great Benefit to the Depressed (6/4/2007)
• Gene Therapy Reverses Erectile Dysfunction in Rats (6/3/2007)
• Healthy Diet, Exercise Might Lower Chances of Cancer's Return (6/3/2007)
• Sex While Asleep Not Just Dreamed Up (6/1/2007)
• Physical Activity Lowers Heart Disease Risk (6/1/2007)
• Improved Delivery Shortens Breast Cancer Radiation Time (5/31/2007)
• Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women (5/31/2007)
• Focused Ultrasound Eases Fibroid Symptoms (5/30/2007)
• Hair Relaxers Won't Boost Black Women's Breast Cancer Risk (5/30/2007)
• Vitamin D, Calcium Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk (5/29/2007)
• Breast Cancer Genetics Takes Big Leap Forward (5/28/2007)
• Gene Findings Boost Breast Cancer Research (5/24/2007)
• Drinking While Pregnant Boosts Preemie Birth Risk (5/24/2007)
• Preemies Do Best at Experienced Medical Centers (5/23/2007)
• FDA Approves 'No-Period' Contraceptive Pill (5/23/2007)
• Certain Painkillers May Negate Heart Benefits of HRT (5/23/2007)
• Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks (5/22/2007)
• MRI May Improve Breast Cancer Surgery (5/22/2007)
• Eating Apples, Fish During Pregnancy Protects Kids From Allergies, Asthma (5/21/2007)
• Female Urinary Incontinence Surgeries Go Head-to-Head (5/21/2007)
• New Hormone Treatment Fights Certain Breast Cancers (5/18/2007)
• Experts Debate Giving HPV Vaccine to Boys (5/18/2007)
• Friends Are Key to Teens' Views on Sex (5/17/2007)
• Aspirin May Cut Pregnancy Complication Risk (5/17/2007)
• Air Bags Dangerous for Tall, Small People: Study (5/17/2007)
• Lifestyle Changes Help Older Women's Hearts After HRT (5/16/2007)
• Calcium Some Help in Preventing Postmenopausal Weight Gain (5/16/2007)
• U.S. Women Lagging Behind Men for Cholesterol Control (5/16/2007)
• Premature Babies Face Future Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure Problems (5/16/2007)
• Just 10 Minutes of Daily Exercise Boosts Heart Health (5/15/2007)
• Breast Tissue Markers Help Predict Cancer's Course (5/15/2007)
• Chemical Compounds Boost Breast Cancer Risk (5/14/2007)
• Testosterone May Benefit Men With Multiple Sclerosis (5/14/2007)
Medical Breakthroughs
• Herbicide Zaps Weeds and Fertility (5/9/2008)
• Vitamins Dont Prevent Heart Disease (5/8/2008)
• Preferred Drug for Gestational Diabetes (5/8/2008)
• Iron Supplements Harmful to Infants? (5/7/2008)
• Could an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer? (5/5/2008)
• Second Breast Cancer not Clear-cut (5/5/2008)
• Training Reduces Pregnancy Complications (5/5/2008)
• Alzheimers Risks by the Sexes (5/1/2008)
• HRT Ups Risk of Stroke (4/30/2008)
• Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens (4/28/2008)
• Mother Love Eases Preemies' Pain (4/25/2008)
• Detecting Cancer at the Dentist's Office (4/25/2008)
• You are What Your Mother Eats (4/23/2008)
• Rise in Life Expectancy Halts for Some (4/22/2008)
• Women Cant win with Migraine Headaches (4/21/2008)
• Seizure Medicines Safe for Breastfeeding (4/18/2008)
• Freezing Eggs -- Increasing Odds (4/14/2008)
• Osteoporosis Drug Safe for Kidney Disease (4/11/2008)
• Is Breech Birth in the Blood? (4/9/2008)
• Laser Detects Breast Cancer (4/8/2008)
• Pregnant Women Should Buckle Up (4/8/2008)
• Individualized Breast Cancer Treatment (4/8/2008)
• Anemia from Chemo Tied to Cancer Recurrence (4/7/2008)
• Heart Drug may not be so Helpful, After all (4/3/2008)
• Obese Pregnant Women: More Doctor Visits (4/3/2008)
• Overweight Women Forego Cancer Screening (4/2/2008)
• HRT Ups Cancer Recurrence (4/1/2008)
• Babys Soft Spot Linked to Vitamin Deficiency (3/31/2008)
• The Male Pill: A Work in Progress (3/31/2008)
• Cervix Size Affects Cesarean Birth Odds (3/28/2008)
• Lifelong Health Issues for Preterm Birth (3/26/2008)
• The Heart Benefits From a Happy Marriage (3/26/2008)
• Gum Disease Tied to Gestational Diabetes (3/25/2008)
• Getting to the Meat of Gender Differences (3/21/2008)
• Family Matters: Genetic Testing (3/20/2008)
• Aggressive Breast Cancer: Watch Your BMI (3/19/2008)
• Mammograms in Stereo (3/14/2008)
• Baby Quest: Making Babies: No Men Needed! (2/4/2008)
• Anti-Cancer Beer (12/31/2007)
• Gene Test for Chemo (11/21/2007)
• Genes Connected to Breast Cancer Identified (11/19/2007)
• Extra Radiation Helps Keep Breast Cancer Away (11/16/2007)
• Simpler Model to Predict Certain Breast Cancer (11/15/2007)
• Ultrasound Could Reveal if Ovarian Tumor is Malignant (11/15/2007)
• Switch Turns On Deadly Breas