Latest articles by Amanda Chan
Guidelines on Osteoporosis Screening for Women Expanded
Any woman at high risk for osteoporosis should also be screened.
Obesity, Smoking Slowed US Life Expectancy Growth
U.S. life expectancy for men increased by more than 5 years from 1980 to 2006, and by about 3 years for women.
Don't Inhale: Flu Particles Prevalent in Public
Half of air samples taken from daycares, flights and health-care centers yielded flu particle concentrations high enough to pose an infection risk.
To Relieve PMS, Look to Fatty Acids
Taking 2 grams of fatty acids and vitamin E can prevent PMS symptoms from occurring.
ADHD vs. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Kids' Learning Problems Differ
Kids with ADHD have a problem retaining information, while kids with prenatal alcohol exposure have trouble learning information.
Air Pollution Is a Major Trigger of Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Time spent in traffic accounted for the most heart attacks, the study said.
Hormone Found to Help Stop Brain Swelling
Before, health experts thought the hormone only acted on the kidneys to stop urine production.
Of Mice and Men: Engineered Rodent Can Test Human Diabetes Drugs
The mice can be used to test human drugs for safety and efficacy before they're tested in human clinical trials.
Author of Vaccine-Autism Scare Planned to Cash In on Findings
The business could have made $43 million a year from autism diagnosis kits.
Autism And Morality: Outcomes Matter More Than Intentions
People with autism look at some aspects of morality differently than normally functioning people.
Behavioral Therapy Curbs Incontinence After Prostate Removal
The therapy reduced incontinence episodes by 55 percent.
Brain Microbleeds Provide Clue for Alzheimer's Disease Origins
Microbleeds can occur either from blood vessel damage, or accumulation of amyloid plaques in blood vessels.
Breast Cancer Drug Linked With Drop in Lung Cancer Deaths
Tamoxifen blocks estrogen that has been suggested to spur tumor growth.
Breastfeeding Baby Is Also Good for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Breastfeeding can increase bone density, improve cholesterol and decrease cancer risks.
Starting Chemo Early Doesn't Always Help
Relapsed ovarian cancer patients who took chemo early had same survival rate as patients who waited.
Achilles' Heel of Flu Virus Revealed, Brings Hope for New Drugs
By understanding basics of viral reproduction, scientists are closer to knocking out flu's Achilles' heel.
Extra Pounds Put the Squeeze on Blood Pressure in Overweight Kids
The higher the BMI, the higher the blood pressure in kids who are overweight.
Heavy Smoking Boosts Risk of Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Smoking increases Alzheimer's disease risk by 157 percent, a new study says.
NASA Imaging Technology Helps Fight Breast Cancer
MED-SEG software provides more fine-tuned images of breast density.
Social Butterflies May Have Hidden Depression, Especially if Older
Friends and relatives have trouble seeing extroverts as sad and depressed.
Estrogen-Only Hormone Replacement Therapy May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Estrogen therapy can cut breast cancer risk by 20 percent, according to the new research.
Mind & Body: 'Chilled Out' People Have Higher Obesity, Depression Risk
These results mean that when the body underreacts to stresses in life, it can be just as bad for your health as overreacting, said the researchers.
