Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat
Two drugs and a genetic variation are focus of promising studies
full story » Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema
full story » Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical
Finding might lead to new treatments for a variety of addictions, researchers say
full story » Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease
Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds
full story » Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered
Variant seems to help regulate amount of sodium in the body
full story » Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges
Pledgers are also less likely to use birth control, study finds
full story » Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported
Most women expressed satisfaction with process, but long-term data lacking, study says
full story » Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought
Estimates put figure at nearly 60 percent; real number may be as low as 4 percent, study finds
full story » Circumcision Rates Too Low
Study points to 16 states where Medicaid doesn't fund procedure
full story » Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk
Women with deficiency at time of delivery had almost 4 times the odds, study says
full story » Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies
More than one course can lead to smaller babies, study says
full story » Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus' White Matter
Study says brain microstructural changes may lead to cognitive problems
full story » Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies
C-sections done too soon can lead to respiratory trouble, other problems, doctors say
full story » Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival
Finding could lead to new treatments for this deadly disease, researchers say
full story » Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination
Survey finds roadblocks still plague female practitioners
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