Study Finds Ovarian Screening Tests Don't Improve Survival
2011-05-19
Blood test and ultrasound make little difference, lead to false positives, complicationsContinue Reading
Many Women Can Have Cervical Cancer Test Every 3 Years: Study
2011-05-19
Can forgo yearly Pap smear if they also test negative on HPV test, research suggestsContinue Reading
Smoking Raises Odds for Cancer in Women Already at High Risk
2011-05-19
Lung, colon tumors more likely when habit lasts for years, study findsContinue Reading
Gene Variation May Explain Some Female Infertility Cases
2011-05-17
Mutation leads to low levels of pregnancy hormone, study saysContinue Reading
For Some Women, Knowing About Heart Failure Spurs Worry
2011-05-13
Doctors urged to consider patients’ coping styles when educating them on diseaseContinue Reading
Vaginal Mesh Surgery Effective for Bladder Prolapse Repair: Report
2011-05-11
But, study finds higher rates of serious complications vs. standard procedureContinue Reading
Can Crotch Length Predict Infertility in Men?
2011-05-11
Distance between scrotum and anus linked to reproductive ability, study suggestsContinue Reading
Number of Eggs Retrieved Helps Predict IVF Success: Study
2011-05-11
Collecting too many eggs during one cycle can raise the risk of complications from fertility drugsContinue Reading
Moms Who Have Twins May Live Longer: Study
2011-05-11
Data from 1800s suggests naturally conceived twins might point to better healthContinue Reading
Are Coffee Drinkers Less Prone to Aggressive Breast Cancer?
2011-05-11
Study sees lower risk for ER-negative tumors, which don’t respond to hormonal therapiesContinue Reading
Genetic Test Shows Promise in Guiding Breast Cancer Care
2011-05-10
Preliminary study suggests it could predict whether or not a patient will benefit from treatmentContinue Reading
Mental Decline Common in Women Over 85: Study
2011-05-10
More than 40 percent will experience mild cognitive deficits or dementia, researchers sayContinue Reading
Too Few Teens Know the Dangers of Tanning Beds: Poll
2011-05-10
39% of 14- to 17-year-olds incorrectly believe indoor tanning is safer than the sun, survey foundContinue Reading
Breast-Feeding May Help Quell Behavior Problems
2011-05-10
British study finds more conduct issues among kids who were formula-fedContinue Reading