Do Women Need Periods?
Long-lasting hormone contraceptives are now the most recommended form of birth control for young women. And many women say the fact that they can reduce or eliminate periods is a big plus.
Your Health
Longtime Couples Get In Sync, In Sickness And In Health
You like the same movies, drink the same beer — and over time your health becomes more like that of your mate, researchers say. Doctors might want to consider the couple when treating illness.
CDC: 157 Pregnant Women In The U.S. Have Tested Positive For Zika
The women being monitored now include those who had positive lab tests but no symptoms, according to the CDC. Also affected are 122 women in U.S. territories, almost all in Puerto Rico.
New Labels Warn That A Tender Steak Could Be A Little Dangerous
Mechanically tenderized meat — which has been punctured with needles to break down the muscle fibers and make it easier to chew — has a greater chance of being contaminated and making you sick.
People With HIV Are Less Likely To Get Needed Cancer Treatment
A third of patients with HIV and lung cancer failed to receive treatment for the cancer, compared with 14 percent of those who were HIV-negative. It's one example among many of disparate treatment.
Health Departments Cut Programs While Awaiting Zika Funding
The extended debate in Congress over emergency funding for a response to the Zika virus is forcing public health departments to cut existing prevention and treatment programs.
Does Swaddling A Baby Really Boost Risk Of SIDS?
People have been wrapping babies tightly in blankets just about forever. An analysis of existing data found that swaddling is safe if babies are put to bed on their backs.
'You Are Getting Sleepy,' Said The Scientist To The Fruit Fly
Research on sleep-deprived fruit flies identified specific brain cells that can trigger sleep. The finding of these sleep circuits in insects could help scientists better understand human insomnia.
In Search For Cures, Scientists Create Embryos That Are Both Animal And Human
Researchers experimenting with chimeric embryos say they could develop into adult pigs, sheep or cows with human organs that one day might be suitable for transplantation in people.
Should Pediatricians Ask Parents If They're Poor?
It may seem like nobody's business, but there's abundant evidence that living in a home with poverty can harm children's health. And there are proven ways that doctors can help with that.