
Amanda Chan
Latest articles by Amanda Chan

When Breast-Feeding Fails: Why Moms Seek Out Alternatives
By Amanda Chan published
But these moms should talk over alternative options with their pediatrician.

Painful Confusion: Americans Don't Know What's in Popular Painkillers
By Amanda Chan published
Misunderstanding of ingredients in Tylenol, Motrin and Aleve could pose a risk.

Regular Family Meals Promote Kids' Nutrition
By Amanda Chan published
Eating meals together for three meals a night decreases kids' risk of eating disorders, poor nutrition and being overweight.

Middle-Age Obesity Increases Dementia Risk
By Amanda Chan published
Being overweight or obese in middle age increases dementia risk later in life by 80 percent.

Frozen Foods: Cheaper and Just as Nutritious
By Amanda Chan published
Just make sure the canned and frozen produce don't come with extra salt or sauces, an expert says.

Checkup at Age 1 Could Catch Early Autism Signs
By Amanda Chan published
Half of the babies who failed a screening test at age 1 went on to develop a developmental delay or an autism spectrum disorder.

Antidepressants Don't Stop All Symptoms of Disease
By Amanda Chan published
Insomnia, sadness and decreased concentration were common symptoms that persisted despite antidepressant treatment in a new study.

Will Wrinkle-Smoother Restylane Be Approved as Lip Enhancer?
By Amanda Chan published
Restylane is currently approved by the FDA for use to smooth deep wrinkles in the face.

Painkillers Reduce Antidepressants’ Effect, Study Suggests
By Amanda Chan published
Researchers found that the effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, called SSRIs, was affected with ibuprofen use.

4 Common Skin Woes, and How to Fix Them
By Amanda Chan published
With beach season on the way, an expert weighs in on how to fix some common cosmetic skin conditions.

Steroid Creams Won't 'Thin' Skin of Kids with Eczema
By Amanda Chan published
Parents have long harbored fears that the creams could "thin" their children's skin.

4 Kinds of Exercise That Help Cancer Patients
By Amanda Chan published
We talked to the experts to find the unique challenges cancer survivors face when it comes to working out.

Young Couch Potatoes Open Door to Future Heart Disease
By Amanda Chan published
The more time kids spent watching TV, the narrower their arteries were, researchers found.

Could a High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet Replace Dialysis?
By Amanda Chan published
The ketogenic is already used to control seizures in kids with epilepsy.

Antidepressants Could Help Heal Brain After Injury
By Amanda Chan published
Study finds the antidepressant imipramine, known as Tofranil, increased the number of brain cells in mice by 70 percent.

New Birth Control Pills Are No Riskier for Gallstones
By Amanda Chan published
There's no statistically significant increased gallbladder disease risk between the progestin drospirenone, which is in Yaz and Yasmin, than other kinds of progestins.

New Blood Test Could Detect Spread of Melanoma
By Amanda Chan published
The blood test would detect elevated levels of seven different proteins.

Probiotics Could Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
By Amanda Chan published
The good bacteria, called vaginal lactobacilli, are usually wiped out during a urinary tract infection.

Miscarriage, Birth Defects Linked with Cell Division Problem
By Amanda Chan published
The finding holds special significance for women over age 40, researchers said.

Stress Can Trigger Bipolar Disorder
By Amanda Chan published
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones checked herself into a mental health facility for treatment for bipolar II disorder after stressful events.

Sneaky Herpes Virus Lurks Even Without Symptoms
By Amanda Chan published
There is no cure for genital herpes, but there are some measures you can take to prevent its spread.

Discovery Reveals Why Old People Go to Bed Early
By Amanda Chan published
But more research is needed to find out what exactly it is in the blood that seems to influence the body's circadian clock.

Flu Infection Needed to Allow Spread of Pneumonia or Meningitis
By Amanda Chan published
Mice only contracted diseases if they had flu, and the same may apply to humans.
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