| Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy | | Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests | 9/4/2010 | 112774 |
| Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer | | 5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say | 9/3/2010 | 112761 |
| Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines | | Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds | 9/2/2010 | 112737 |
| Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk | | Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one | 9/1/2010 | 112727 |
| Babies Born Late May Face Small Cerebral Palsy Risk | | But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns | 9/1/2010 | 112724 |
| U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex | | They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved role | 9/1/2010 | 112715 |
| Almost 1 in 3 First-Time Deliveries Now Via C-Section | | More must be done to curb the use of the procedure, which comes with risks, experts say | 8/31/2010 | 112710 |
| Moderate Drinking May Boost Risk of Breast Cancer's Return | | But it could reduce the risk of dying from other causes, study finds | 8/31/2010 | 112709 |
| Breast-Feeding May Lower Women's Risk for Type 2 Diabetes | | Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found | 8/28/2010 | 112689 |
| Older Diabetes Patients Still Sexually Active, Study Finds | | But many have unaddressed sexual problems that may impair their quality of life, expert says | 8/28/2010 | 112683 |
| Stress Seems to Play Role in Premenstrual Symptom Severity | | Relaxation techniques may help prevent, reduce some of the worst effects, researchers suggest | 8/26/2010 | 112655 |
| Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol | | These people have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, researchers say | 8/26/2010 | 112652 |
| Antibiotics Now Recommended Before C-Sections | | Ob-gyn group says action will prevent infections and not harm newborns | 8/26/2010 | 112647 |
| Herpes Drugs Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk, Study Finds | | Danish analysis of over 800,000 births shows no link | 8/25/2010 | 112640 |
| Nicotine Can Fuel Breast Cancer, Study Suggests | | Taiwanese researchers show a molecular connection | 8/25/2010 | 112636 |
| Study Suggests Link Between Diet Sodas, Preterm Delivery | | Danish analysis can't prove cause and effect, but experts say moderate consumption 'prudent' | 8/25/2010 | 112633 |
| Alcohol May Raise Risk for Certain Breast Cancers | | Study found drinking associated with increase in hormone receptor-positive cancers | 8/24/2010 | 112630 |
| Prior Fractures Could Raise Older Women's Odds for Osteoporosis | | These women may also become more disabled from the bone disease, study finds | 8/24/2010 | 112628 |
| Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer Revealed | | In 3 studies, scientists isolate & analyze protein produced by BRCA2 | 8/23/2010 | 112615 |
| 'The Pill' Works for Women of all Weights | | For obese women, low-dose oral contraceptives are just as effective as high doses, study shows | 8/20/2010 | 112590 |