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News Stories
• Fewer U.S. Teens Having Babies, Binge Drinking: Report (7/7/2011)
• Satisfaction With Life Seems Good for the Heart (7/6/2011)
• New Combo Therapy May Prevent TB, Save Lives in People With HIV (7/6/2011)
• Cuddling May Be Key to Long-Term Happy Relationship (7/6/2011)
• Breast-Feeding May Not Protect Moms Against MS Relapse (7/6/2011)
• Experimental Vaccine Seems to Cure Prostate Cancer in Mice (6/20/2011)
• Are Men Who Flaunt Flashy Cars Not the 'Marrying Kind'? (6/18/2011)
• Dad's Good Parenting May Help Daughters Avoid Risky Sex (6/17/2011)
• Can Weight-Loss Surgery Reverse Common Cause of Infertility? (6/15/2011)
• Could Sleeping on Left Side Help Prevent Stillbirth? (6/15/2011)
• Impotence Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome (6/15/2011)
• Young Girls May Lose Sleep Over Pressure to Be Thin (6/14/2011)
• Capacity for Commitment May Start in Early Childhood (5/25/2011)
• Winter Conception Tied to Raised Risk for Autism (5/9/2011)
• Gay Men More Likely to Have Had Cancer (5/9/2011)
• Can Hormone Therapy or the Pill Prevent Brain Aneurysms? (5/5/2011)
• Socializing May Keep Elderly Minds Sharp (5/4/2011)
• Obese People Have Less Satisfying Sex Lives: Study (5/3/2011)
• Autism Tests for Preemies May Be Faulty, Study Suggests (5/2/2011)
• Obese Pregnant Women May Have Tougher Time Fighting Infections (5/2/2011)
• Most Cancer Survivors Would Sacrifice Healthy Breast Again: Study (4/29/2011)
• Powerful Women as Likely to Cheat as Men, Study Finds (4/29/2011)
• Early Surgery Boosts Outcomes for Babies With Cleft Palate (4/29/2011)
• Multiple Pregnancies May Up Risk of Obesity, Diabetes: Animal Study (4/29/2011)
• Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study (4/27/2011)
• One in 1,000 Newborns Develops Blood Poisoning: Study (4/26/2011)
• Acupuncture May Help Ease Hot Flashes Tied to Prostate Cancer Treatment (4/25/2011)
• Pediatricians Urge Better Protection From Chemicals (4/25/2011)
• Pushing Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Risk of Chronic Disease for Blacks: Study (4/25/2011)
• Pregnant and Stressed May Mean Offspring Who Misbehave (4/22/2011)
• Newer 'Pill' Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots (4/22/2011)
• HIV Kids Growing Up Well, Study Finds (4/22/2011)
• When Size Matters, Men Can Turn to Penile Extenders: Study (4/21/2011)
• Pesticide Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Kids (4/21/2011)
• Children With HIV at Higher Risk of Drug Resistance (4/20/2011)
• Experimental Test May Warn of Premature Births (4/20/2011)
• Newer Versions of the Pill Pose No Added Risk to Gallbladder (4/20/2011)
• Birth Even a Few Weeks Early May Raise Odds for ADHD (4/19/2011)
• Starting HIV Drugs Earlier May Delay AIDS But Not Death (4/18/2011)
• Support May Help Curb Suicide Among Gay Youths (4/18/2011)
• Estrogen's Role in Breast Cancer Can Fluctuate (4/15/2011)
• Obesity, Disparities in Care Help Drive U.S. Stillbirths: Studies (4/14/2011)
• U.S. Reports Drop in AIDS-Related Cancers (4/12/2011)
• Extended HPV Vaccine Schedule Seems Effective (4/12/2011)
• Male Victims of Domestic Abuse May Show Signs of PTSD (4/12/2011)
• Fish Oil Promising Against Postpartum Depression in Small Trial (4/12/2011)
• Genital Herpes Can Be Spread When Lesions Aren't Present: Study (4/12/2011)
• Tone of Voice Stays Constant Through Menstrual Cycle: Study (4/11/2011)
• Hormone Linked to Absence of Periods in Women With Low Body Fat (4/8/2011)
• Babies Born to Obese Moms Face Higher Death Risk: Study (4/6/2011)
• Progesterone Treatment Cuts Preterm Birth Risk in Certain Women (4/6/2011)
• Amount of HIV in Genital Fluid Linked to Transmission (4/6/2011)
• Teen Weight Affects Later Heart Disease Risk: Study (4/6/2011)
• Risks of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Seen to Fade After Treatment Ends (4/5/2011)
• U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Record Low (4/5/2011)
• Soy Foods OK After Breast Cancer: Study (4/5/2011)
• Heart Attack Risk Plagues Post-Katrina New Orleans (4/4/2011)
• HPV Might Be Linked to Lung Cancer (4/4/2011)
• Many Moms Have Kids With Different Dads, U.S. Study Finds (4/1/2011)
• Allowing Organ Donation by People With HIV Could Save Lives, Experts Say (4/1/2011)
• Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn't Cut Death Rates: Study (4/1/2011)
• U.S. Reports Continuing Drop in Birth Rate (3/31/2011)
• Moms With Tough Childhoods More Likely to Have Smaller Babies: Study (3/31/2011)
• New Therapy for Enlarged Prostate May Bypass Unpleasant Side Effects (3/29/2011)
• Romantic Rejection May Hurt Just Like Physical Pain (3/28/2011)
• Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Linked to Behavior Problems in Teens (3/25/2011)
• High Levels of PFCs Might Bring Early Menopause (3/24/2011)
• Mouse Sperm Successfully Grown in Lab, Researchers Say (3/23/2011)
• Gene Mutations Offer Clues to Common Complication of Pregnancy (3/22/2011)
• Study: Infrequent Sex Can Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Death (3/22/2011)
• Moms' Use of 'the Pill' Won't Raise Kids' Asthma Risk: Study (3/21/2011)
• Women Should See Ob-Gyn Annually, Experts Say (3/21/2011)
• Sleep Disorder May Spur Men to Head to Bathroom at Night (3/18/2011)
• Chemistry of Mosquito Sex May Hold Key to Disease Control (3/18/2011)
• Report Highlights Shortage of HIV Care Providers in U.S. (3/18/2011)
• Teen Girls Who Befriend Boys at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse (3/18/2011)
• HIV Infection Passed Via Donated Kidney: U.S. Report (3/17/2011)
• Diets Rich in Vitamin B May Help Prevent PMS, Study Finds (3/14/2011)
• Fans of Winning Teams Linked to Fatal Crashes (3/11/2011)
• Insecurity in Relationships Binds People to Possessions (3/11/2011)
• Adults With HIV at Increased Risk of Bone Fractures, Study Finds (3/11/2011)
• Think You Have a Perfect Partner? That's a Good Sign (3/11/2011)
• Sexual Side Effects From Propecia, Avodart May Be Irreversible (3/10/2011)
• Animal Study May Explain Low Birth Weight-Obesity Link (3/10/2011)
• Poor Diet in Pregnancy Tied to Disease in Offspring: Rat Study (3/10/2011)
• Lost DNA May Have Made Us More Human (3/9/2011)
• Noninvasive Test May Identify Down Syndrome Early On (3/7/2011)
• Eating Disorders More Prevalent Than Thought Among American Teens (3/7/2011)
• Can Crotch Length Predict Sperm Strength? (3/4/2011)
• More Young People Delay Sex, Try Oral Sex First, CDC Says (3/3/2011)
• Smoking During Early Pregnancy May Put Baby's Heart at Risk (3/2/2011)
• CDC Links Prescription Painkillers in Pregnancy to Birth Defects (3/2/2011)
• Gene Therapy Against HIV Not a Proven Cure, Experts Say (3/1/2011)
• Uterine Fibroid Treatments Seem to Boost Quality of Life (3/1/2011)
• Rectal Gel Could Help Ward Off HIV: Study (2/28/2011)
• Many HIV Patients Carry Strain With Drug-Resistant Mutation (2/28/2011)
• 19th Century Polygamy Meant Fewer Kids Per Wife, Data Shows (2/25/2011)
• Breast-Feeding May Cut Obesity Risk in Kids of Diabetic Moms (2/25/2011)
• Stress Seems to Have No Effect on Fertility Treatments (2/25/2011)
• Coffee, Sex, Smog Can All Trigger Heart Attack, Study Finds (2/24/2011)
• PCBs Might Be Linked to Failed IVF Attempts (2/24/2011)
• Rapid Rise in PSA Levels a Poor Predictor of Prostate Cancer: Study (2/24/2011)
• Statins Might Help HIV Patients, Study Suggests (2/24/2011)
• Induced Labor Linked to Raised Risks for First-Time Moms (2/22/2011)
• Teens Posting 'Cutting' Videos on YouTube (2/21/2011)
• Research Sheds Light on Gene Linked to Preeclampsia (2/17/2011)
• Delivery Even a Bit Early May Mean Developmental Delays (2/17/2011)
• Sexual Issues Often Unaddressed in Women Who Survive Cancer (2/16/2011)
• Could Hair Loss at 20 Signal Higher Prostate Cancer Risk? (2/16/2011)
• PSA Test Cut-off Could Signal Low-Risk Prostate Cancer (2/16/2011)
• New Eye Treatment May Save Preemies' Sight (2/16/2011)
• Fluctuating Hormones Linked to More Severe Bipolar Symptoms (2/15/2011)
• Weight Guidelines May Be High for Severely Obese Moms-to-Be (2/14/2011)
• Greater Caution Urged for X-Rays in Pregnancy, Infants (2/11/2011)
• Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study (2/11/2011)
• Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth (2/10/2011)
• When Given Control, Women Use Less Epidural Anesthesia During Delivery (2/10/2011)
• Recession Strengthens Some Marriages: Survey (2/10/2011)
• Fetal Surgery Could Boost Outcomes in Severe Spina Bifida (2/9/2011)
Medical Breakthroughs
• Pregnancy Protein Prevents Breast Cancer? (12/28/2009)
• Umbilical Cord: Source of Plentiful Stem Cells (12/24/2009)
• Microbes Protect Against Future Allergies (12/10/2009)
• Killing Tumors, Preserving Fertility (11/30/2009)
• New Tool may Save Babies with Heart Defect (11/25/2009)
• Focusing on School Could Prevent Teen Pregnancies (11/17/2009)
• Milk Supplement Saves Preemies (10/9/2009)
• Quick, Safe, Accurate Endometriosis Diagnosis (8/21/2009)
• Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk (8/12/2009)
• Young Ovarian Cancer Patients Can Preserve Fertility (8/12/2009)
• Pre-natal Alcohol Exposure Linked to Trouble Sleeping (8/7/2009)
• Bacteria Shuts Down Immune System in Newborns (7/16/2009)
• Breastfeeding Protects Tiny Intestines (7/3/2009)
• Good News for Preterm Babies (6/8/2009)
• Gene Linked to Early Menopause (5/27/2009)
• Gestational Diabetes Warrants Post Pregnancy Care (5/26/2009)
• Smoking Moms Leads to Smoking Kids (5/21/2009 4:19:00 PM)
• Moms Obesity Linked to Asthma in Kids (5/20/2009)
• Even Late Preemies at Risk for Infection (5/7/2009)
• Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies (4/8/2009)
• Brush Your Way to a Healthy Baby (4/3/2009)
• Multiple Births Up Depression Risk (4/1/2009)
• Obesity in Babies? (3/31/2009)
• Diabetes Linked to Postpartum Depression? (3/2/2009)
• Breastfeeding May Reduce MS Relapses (2/27/2009)
• Parkinson's Disease Linked to Reproductive History (2/26/2009)
• New Insight into Postnatal Depression (1/20/2009)
• Herbal Medicines for Menopause? (1/16/2009)
• Omega-3 Fatty Acid Helps Preemies (1/15/2009)
• STDs in America (1/15/2009)
• Dangerous Prenatal Condition Linked to Exercise (1/1/2009)
• Scientists Create Monkey Stem Cells (12/31/2008)
• Late Preterm Births Dangerous to Newborns (12/23/2008)
• New Hope for Tiny Lungs (12/19/2008)
• Double Breakthrough may Combat Malaria (12/9/2008)
• Epilepsy Drug & Autism (12/5/2008)
• The Background on Labor Contractions (11/24/2008)
• Asthma Risk Increases with Fall Birthday (11/21/2008)
• Genetic Links to Male Birth Defect (11/21/2008)
• Weight Loss Surgery for Two (11/20/2008)
• Mothers Mental Health Impacts Baby (11/13/2008)
• Pregnancy Diet May Predict Obesity (11/13/2008)
• Migraines Lower Breast Cancer Risk (11/7/2008)
• Earlier Vaccination Saves Babies Lives (11/5/2008)
• Insulin Therapy Bad Choice for Preemies (11/1/2008)
• TV and Teen Pregnancy Link (11/1/2008)
• Breastfeeding Lowers Obesity Risk (10/31/2008)
• Protecting Newborns from the Flu (10/27/2008)
• Birth Weight Determines Birthmark Risk (10/21/2008)
• Another Step Toward Polio Eradication (10/17/2008)
• Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled (10/14/2008)
• Embryonic Hearts Heal Themselves (10/14/2008)
• Protecting Babies from Infections (10/6/2008)
• Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk (10/3/2008)
• Pregnant Women and Clinical Trials (9/30/2008)
• Moms Diet Can Cause Asthma? (9/22/2008)
• Infants and Stress (9/18/2008)
• Preventing Cerebral Palsy in Preemies (8/29/2008)
• Breast Cancer Risk (8/27/2008)
• Testosterone Connected to Disease (8/13/2008)
• Trigger for Learning Discovered (8/11/2008)
• Treating Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (7/25/2008)
• Breast Milk Builds Trust (7/22/2008)
• Drug Linked to Birth Defects (7/22/2008)
• Preemies Face Tougher Life (7/18/2008)
• Eating Nuts During Pregnancy Increases Childs Asthma Risk (7/17/2008)
• Vitamin A Combats Infant Mortality (7/14/2008)
• Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (7/8/2008)
• ICU a Painful Experience for Newborns (7/7/2008)
• Substance Abuse Treatment Helpful in Pregnancies (6/30/2008)
• Hospital Care for Women Inconsistent (6/26/2008)
• STD Education With Videos (6/25/2008)
• Diabetes Drug Slows Early Puberty in Girls (6/23/2008)
• Womans Diet Linked to Childs Puberty (6/20/2008)
• Bacteria Linked to Infant Deaths (6/9/2008)
• Breastfeeding Better for Girls (6/4/2008)
• Genetic Cause Found for Fetal Movement Disorder (6/4/2008)
• Mom Holds Key to Dads Involvement (6/3/2008)
• Farm Living Could Mean no More Allergies (5/21/2008)
• Opening up About Sexual Health Screening (5/14/2008)
• High Blood Sugar Increases Birth Risks (5/12/2008)
• Diabetes Risks Could Start in the Womb (5/12/2008)
• Iron Supplements Harmful to Infants? (5/7/2008)
• Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens (4/28/2008)
• Mother Love Eases Preemies' Pain (4/25/2008)
• The Male Pill: A Work in Progress (3/31/2008)
• Lifelong Health Issues for Preterm Birth (3/26/2008)
• Gum Disease Tied to Gestational Diabetes (3/25/2008)
• C-sections Risky for Mother and Baby (11/1/2007)
• Giving birth? Check the Price Tag! (10/30/2007)
• CMV Vaccine for Newborns (10/29/2007)
• Low Cholesterol Linked to Premature Birth (10/4/2007)
• Breast not Best for Asthma (9/14/2007)
• Treating Gestational Diabetes can Break Childhood Obesity Link (8/28/2007 12:15:00 AM)
• Technique for Male Infertility on the Rise (7/23/2007)
• Weight Loss During Pregnancy is Safe for Obese Women (6/8/2007)
• Diabetes may Affect Men's Fertility (5/4/2007)
• Morning After Pill Comes Up Short (4/19/2007)
• Universal Newborn Cystic Fibrosis Screening (4/6/2007)
• New Warning on Mercury-Contaminated Fish (3/8/2007)
• Smaller Baby Girls at Risk for Depression (3/6/2007)
• Hepatitis E Vaccine Shows Promise (3/1/2007)
• Pregnancy Hormone may Treat MS (2/22/2007)
• Breastfeeding Moves People up the Social Ladder (2/16/2007)
• New Discovery Could Lead to Male Contraception Drug (1/2/2007)
• Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy (12/25/2006)
• Pregnancy After Breast Cancer (12/8/2006)
• Trained Midwives can Provide Safe Abortions (11/29/2006)
• Ensuring Acne Treatment Doesn't Cause Birth Defects (11/24/2006)
• Super Kids: 8 Ways to Boost Your Baby's Brain Power (11/10/2006)
• Breastfeeding and Higher IQ Link Questioned (11/9/2006)
• Super Kids: Genius Sperm Bank? (Part 2 of 3) (11/8/2006)
• Gum Disease-Preterm Birth Link Questioned (11/2/2006)
• Cell Phones Lower Sperm Count (10/26/2006)
• Obesity Increases Odds of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (10/24/2006)
• Pumping it up may Impact Male Fertility (10/13/2006)
• Environmental Toxins Passed Down Through Generations (9/21/2006)
• Acupuncture Relieves Low Back Pain (9/15/2006)
• Old Habits Die Hard: Smoking Again After Pregnancy (9/15/2006)
• Are You Getting Enough Choline in Your Diet? (9/8/2006)
• Morning After Pill Available Without a Prescription for Women 18 and Older (8/25/2006)
• Potential Link Between Shampoo and Brain Development (8/7/2006)
• Baby Brain Cooling (8/4/2006)





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Feb 7, 2012
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