Latest articles by Karen Rowan
Nail Salon Lamps Don't Raise Skin Cancer Risk
The UV lamps commonly used at nail salons won't increase your risk of skin cancer, a new study says.
Parents' Anxiety May Spur Unneeded Scans in Kids
Kids with 'minor' head bumps are more likely to undergo CT scans because of parents, a new study finds.
Boy Gets Rare Tick Infection from Blood Transfusion
Researchers at the CDC report the first case of an ehrlichiosis infection spreading via a blood transfusion.
Food-Borne Illnesses Drop, But Food Safety Still Crucial
The overall rate of food-borne illness in the U.S. has dropped, researchers say, but some infections are still on the rise.
Future Male Birth Control Could Be Offered in Gel Form
Men might be able to protect against pregnancy by slathering on a gel.
Infant Mortality Rate in US Drops Again
After plateauing for a few years, the U.S. infant mortality rate is dropping again.
Which US States Meet Exercise Guidelines?
The U.S. state with the highest percentage of people meeting exercise guidelines is Colorado, according to a new report.
Pets May Curb Heart Disease Risk, Doctors Say
People who own pets, especially dogs, may have a lower risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
Raw Milk Sickened Scores Despite Inspections
A dairy linked with a disease outbreak had minimal deficiencies, and even tested its milk more than required.
Why Baby's Hungry Cry Tugs at Women (But Not Men)
A study of brain scans suggests that women are hard-wired to respond to crying babies in ways that men aren't,
3 Myths About Parkinson's Disease
Maryum Ali, the daughter of boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson's disease, explains the myths surrounding the condition.
Kids of Divorce Have Double the Risk of Stroke
Children whose parents divorce are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke at some point during their lives than other children, according to a new study.
Guys Who Are Too Caring May Hurt Sex Partners with Uncommon Condition
Avoiding sex may reinforces a woman's anxiety about the pain from an uncommon condition.
Not Just Skin Deep: Teens with Severe Acne More Likely to Have Suicidal Thoughts
Teens with severe acne have double the risk of having mental health problems of other teens.
Life Expectancy Gap Widens Between US, Top Nations
In the U.S., women's life expectancies ranged from 86 to 74.
Bedbug Pesticide Illnesses on the Rise, CDC Reports
New York City was the site of 58 percent of all cases.
The Many Genes Behind Autism Do Only a Few and Similar Things
Scientists had hoped to find genes that played large roles in autism, but that search has been frustrating, researchers said.
Brain's Differing Response to Sugars May Explain Obesity
While fruits and sweet beverages generally contain both sugars, sweetened beverages generally contain a higher ratio of fructose to glucose than other foods.
Eye-Opening Study Examines Mysterious Relationship of Sleep to Weight
By staying awake all night, we burn more calories than scientists thought we would.
Cell Research Shows Promise in Hard-To-Treat Breast Cancer
The study shows there is something amiss in what appears to be normal breast tissue in women with a certain mutation.
3 Lifestyle Choices Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Regardless of Family History
Women with a family history of the disease had a higher risk than those without, researchers said, but both groups lowered their risk by a similar proportion by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Gap Between Healthiest and Least Healthy Is Growing
The gap may be driven by income inequality, increased immigration and the growing 'digital divide.'
