Latest articles by Amanda Chan
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sufferers, Antibiotic Shows Promise
An antibiotic called rifaximin has shown promise in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in two large clinical trials by targeting bacteria in the gut.
Life in the Sun Lowers Multiple Sclerosis Risk
People with the most skin damage from sun exposure are 60 percent less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than people with the least skin damage.
Active Bacterial Cultures May Help Combat Bowel Disease
A genetically modified form of a common probiotic reduced colon inflammation in mice.
Doctors of Critically Wounded Congresswoman Now 'More Optimistic'
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head Saturday.
Myth or Truth? 7 Ancient Health Ideas Explained
From chicken noodle soup to hot-cold imbalances, we look at the science to see if cultural health remedies have merit.
6 Foods That Are Good for Your Brain
Here are six things you should eat if you want to improve the health of your brain.
7 Weirdest Medical Conditions
Here's a look at seven medical conditions that top out on the weirdness scale, from persistent, unwanted orgasms to "alien" limbs at MyHealthNewsDaily.com.
10 Ways to Promote Kids' Healthy Eating Habits
These healthy eating tips work for children of all ages.
Sticky Problem: Chemicals Used to Make Nonstick Pans Linked to High Cholesterol
Everyone has low levels of these chemicals in the body, scientists say.
Bone-Marrow Stem Cells Safe for Treating Heart Attack Patients in First US Trial
Stem cells could improve blood flow to damaged areas of the heart.
Fertility Studies Find Link to Parents' Smoking
New studies provide evidence on smoking's effect on both baby-makers and babies.
Just Two Drinks Can Topple Tipsy Seniors
Older adults have trouble walking and avoiding obstacles after just two brandy alexanders.
Discovery of Protein Structure May Aid Fight Against Cancer, HIV
When CXCR4 protein's signaling goes awry, cancer cells are able to grow and HIV can infect cells.
More Money and No Dad Could Mean Early Puberty in Girls
These girls were more likely to develop breasts and grow pubic hair at a young age.
Not in the Bag: Doubt Cast on Green Tea as Breast Cancer Shield
Women who drink 10 cups a day of green tea don't have a lower chance of breast cancer than women who drink less than a cup a week.
High BMI Predicts Heart Risks as Well as Large Waistline
The finding challenges the long-held belief that belly fat is worse than other kinds of fat.
5 Running Mistakes You Didn't Know You Make
Take some advice from the experts at the running clinic of Washington University in St. Louis.
Big Fat Truth: Hip Bones Widen With Age
It's not just fat that may bump you up a few pant sizes as you age.
For Successful In Vitro Fertilization, Women Should Harvest 15 Eggs
Fifteen eggs seem to be the best amunt of eggs to harvest to produce a live birth with in vitro fertilization.
HCG Diet is Dangerous, Experts Say
Eating 500 calories a day is not enough to fulfill your body's nutritional needs.
5 Experts Answer: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Safe?
Hormone replacement therapy is safer than you may think, experts say.
11 Surprising Things That Can Make Us Gain Weight
Eating too much and not exercising may be the main causes of obesity, but it turns out they aren't the only things that build the bulge.
Junk Food Nation: How Parents Are Ruining Kids' Health
Stress and busyness are some of the biggest factors for why parents let kids eat junk food, experts say.
