
Amanda Chan
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DNA Test May Alert Doctors to Organ Transplant Rejection
By Amanda Chan published
The test looks for increased levels of donor DNA in the transplant recipient's blood.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Ward Off Eye Disease
By Amanda Chan published
Eating fish rich in omega-3s at least once a week reduces the risk of developing AMD by 42 percent.
Some Coffee a Day Helps Keep Strokes Away
By Amanda Chan published
Study provides more good news for coffee-drinkers everywhere.
Stem Cells Hold Promise for Patients with Aggressive MS
By Amanda Chan published
The treatment helped nearly half of patients gain back some mobility.
Airport X-Ray Cancer Risks Low, But Population Risks Exist, Expert Says
By Amanda Chan published
But the benefits of airport screening still largely outweigh the small health hazards, according to another expert.
Why We'll Try Breast Milk Foods (It's Not for Health Reasons)
By Amanda Chan published
We take a look at why it's possible to be simultaneously repelled, yet intrigued, by these edibles.

3 Ways Technology Affects Your Eyes
By Amanda Chan published
Technology can't cause permanent damage to your eyes, an expert says, but it can lead to some common ailments.

For Teens, Acne Impacts Self Esteem
By Amanda Chan published
Acne can be more than a cosmetic problem for some teens.

Bone Hormone Boosts Testosterone, May Affect Male Fertility
By Amanda Chan published
Osteocalcin does more than help with the bone formation process -- it can play a role in boosting sex hormone levels, too.
A Hair-Raising Discovery: New Compound Regrows Hair
By Amanda Chan published
Stress and hair-loss are in fact connected, according to the study.
Attention Deficit: Hand Movements Could Be Sign of Severity
By Amanda Chan published
What is it about "mirroring" that can indicate how bad ADHD is?
Balding at Age 20 May Signal Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer
By Amanda Chan published
But no prostate cancer risk was apparent for balding at age 30 or 40.
Berries Found to Lower Parkinson's Disease Risk
By Amanda Chan published
The berries contain a free radical-fighting compound that boosts antioxidant activity in the brain.
Cell Phone Use Linked to Increased Brain Activity
By Amanda Chan published
But researchers still don't know if increased brain activity has a detrimental effect on our health.
Compound Stops MRSA Infections in Mice
By Amanda Chan published
The compound could be a promising treatment for stopping the superbug's spread in humans.
Electrical Brain Stimulation Could Help Stroke Patients Swallow
By Amanda Chan published
The treatment involves using electrical currents to stimulate parts of the brain that control swallowing function.
Exercise May Help Reduce Salt's Effect On Blood Pressure
By Amanda Chan published
And the more you exercise, the less salt will be able to raise your blood pressure, the study showed.
Folic Acid May Not Prevent Preterm Births, But Take it Anyway
By Amanda Chan published
But folate is still important in preventing neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, in newborns, experts say.
For Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Warm Days Bad for Memory
By Amanda Chan published
But the explanation for the link between climate and brain function in those with MS remains a mystery, experts say.

How to Avoid a Nasty Virus on a Cruise Ship
By Amanda Chan published
Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, which results in vomiting and diarrhea.
Obama Budget Proposal Includes Disease Prevention, But Cuts CDC Spending
By Amanda Chan published
President allocated $79.9 billion in his budget proposal to go to the Department of Health and Human Services.
TV Reporter who Garbled Speech Suffered Migraine, Not Stroke
By Amanda Chan published
Serene Branson's doctors announced her diagnosis today.
5 Experts Answer: What's the Best Way to Improve My Memory?
By Amanda Chan published
From memory tricks to healthy living, the experts weigh in on how to boost your memory.
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