Bone-Building Pills Appear to Lower Invasive Breast Cancer Risk
2010-06-24
Two new studies show a possible link, although not direct cause-and-effectContinue Reading
Expert Challenges New Mammogram Guidelines
2010-06-23
Screening should start at age 40, not 50 as U.S. task force recommends, Harvard radiologist saysContinue Reading
Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk
2010-06-22
Increased waist circumference also increases type 2 chances, study findsContinue Reading
Plastics Chemical BPA May Be Tied to Ovarian Cysts
2010-06-21
Women with the problem had higher levels of BPA, but study can’t confirm cause-and-effect, experts sayContinue Reading
Inexperienced Female Athletes Risk Serious Health Problems
2010-06-21
Too much exercise, too little nutrition can lead to osteoporosis, fertility issues, experts warnContinue Reading
Breast Milk Reduces Infections in Babies
2010-06-21
Study finds at least 4 to 6 months of exclusive breast-feeding bestContinue Reading
FDA Panel Votes Against Approval of 'Female Viagra'
2010-06-18
Little benefit seen in terms of increased libido, studies foundContinue Reading
FDA Panel Backs New 'Morning After' Pill
2010-06-18
Marketed as ellaOne in Europe, it extends window of emergency contraception, but opponents see it as abortion drugContinue Reading
Pro-Eating Disorder Sites Abound on the Internet
2010-06-17
Online ‘thinspiration’ is a mouse click away for vulnerable youth, study findsContinue Reading
Obesity Can Take Toll on Sex Life
2010-06-16
Stigma may lead to fewer sexual encounters, poorer sexual health, study findsContinue Reading
Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements OK for Arteries
2010-06-15
No evidence of raised stroke or heart risks in those taking moderate doses, researchers sayContinue Reading
Females May Be Naturally More Prone to Stress: Animal Study
2010-06-15
A male-only protein found in rats helps control stress signals in the brain, research showsContinue Reading
Most Doctors Giving Pap Test Too Often
2010-06-14
But that doesn’t mean women should skip gynecological exam, experts sayContinue Reading