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
full story » 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
full story » Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk
Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
full story » 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
full story » Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice
Findings may lead to new treatments for people with severe forms of the airway disorder, researchers say
full story » Dog Gene Offers Clues to Rare Human Brain Disease
Mutation may be similar in both species, study suggests
full story » 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
full story » Study Links Gene to Serious Eye Disease
Researchers identify robust association between the two
full story » Antibiotics Now Recommended Before C-Sections
Ob-gyn group says action will prevent infections and not harm newborns
full story » Study Suggests Link Between Diet Sodas, Preterm Delivery
Danish analysis can't prove cause and effect, but experts say moderate consumption 'prudent'
full story » Herpes Drugs Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk, Study Finds
Danish analysis of over 800,000 births shows no link
full story » 'The Pill' Works for Women of all Weights
For obese women, low-dose oral contraceptives are just as effective as high doses, study shows
full story » FDA Approves Emergency Contraceptive
Called 'ella,' drug delays ovulation, but opponents say it's another abortion pill
full story » Stress Might Interfere With Conception
In study, higher levels of anxiety-related compound was tied to lower pregnancy rate
full story » Stem Cell Treatment May Offer Hope Against Fatal Skin Disorder
Therapy's potential could extend beyond care of epidermolysis bullosa, researchers say
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