Latest articles by Amanda Chan
Chromosome Change Points to Autism, Schizophrenia, Study Says
A deletion in the human genome can increase a person's chance of developing autism or schizophrenia by 14 times.
Eye-Opener: FDA Criticized for Ban on Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Group says FDA decision is overreach by government.
Discovery Could Lead to Natural Tan, Sans the Sun
Scientists are trying to find a topical cream for humans that can induce melanin production.
The Best HIV Prevention Strategies Differ by At-Risk Group
From social marketing to the Internet, HIV prevention experts spread messages of safe sex and clean syringe use.
Autism Mimicked by Cells in a Dish
Stem cells are transformed into neurons to show researchers the biology of autism.
Birth Weight May Shorten Stature of Kids with Kidney Disease
Kids with chronic kidney disease who are born at a low weight have a poorer growth rate than kids born at normal weight.
Black Raspberries Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer in Mice
The high levels of antioxidants in the fruits have cancer-fighting properties.
Industry Pressure Harms Public's Health, Food Officials Say
Food-Safety Officials: Public Health Harmed When Businesses Have Sway.
Marijuana Use by Teens Isn't a 'Gateway' to Later Drug Use
Employment status is better indicator of illicit drug use in young adults.
Autism Identified Early By Fixation on Geometry
Results of study could give parents earlier signs
Chronic Drinking, Sudden Withdrawal: Both Are Dangerous, Studies Find
Chronic drinking has been linked by a series of studies to high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which can be dangerous to health.
Plant Agents Promising in Preventing Skin Cancer
Combinations of plant substances are protective in suppressing damage that can lead to skin cancer, recent research from the University of Texas Health Center in Austin suggests.
Resistance and Endurance Training Make a Difference in Heart Health, Study Shows
MRIs reveal that triathletes' hearts showed physical differences from those of less active people.
Fisher Price Recalls Millions of Toys and High Chairs For Choking, Injury Risks
Tricycles, toy cars, high chairs and inflatable ball toys deemed potentially hazardous.
Four Genetic Markers Tied to Ovarian Cancer Risk
Four newfound variations in a woman's genes increase her risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Doctor Urges New Moms Toward Cow's Milk
Researchers suggest a way to lower a baby's risk of developing a dangerous milk allergy.
Coffee's Perks: Studies Find 5 Health Benefits
Coffee has been shown in studies to ward off certain cancers and slash the risk of diabetes.
Despite Claims, No Evidence that Robotic Surgery Is Better Than Traditional
Four out of 10 hospitals advertise robotic surgeries on their websites.
Something Fishy: Baked, Broiled Fish Cuts Heart Failure Risk
But fried fish raises heart failure risk by 48 percent.
U.S. Home Births Increase
But many doctors are still wary of the practice.
After the Buzz: Binge Drinking Linked with Learning Trouble
Binge drinkers score lower on verbal learning tests than people who don't binge drink.
Brain Functioning Decline Higher in Southern 'Stroke Belt'
The Stroke Belt consists of eight southeastern U.S. states.
