Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby
Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds
full story » High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hormonal effects may be to blame, researchers say
full story » Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
full story » Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth
Small study finds they improve healing of common tissue tears, prevent infection
full story » Lack of Two Related Genes Disrupts Sleep Cycle
Finding important to kids with autism, retardation, who often have poor rest patterns
full story » Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
The finding could open the door to improved treatments
full story » Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome
Losartan slowed aortic enlargement, most life-threatening defect of condition
full story » Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants
Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds
full story » Preeclampsia Linked to Cardiovascular Problems After Pregnancy
Insulin resistance increases and arteries malfunction years later, researchers say
full story » Individual Genome Changes Over a Lifetime
Finding suggests dietary, environmental exposures may explain 'late onset' diseases
full story » Alzheimer's Drug May Reduce Preemie Brain Injury
Memantine could protect newborns with compromised blood, oxygen supply, study suggests
full story » Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma
Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets
full story » U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely in Caring for Women
From birth complications to heart disease, top-rated centers a better choice, health study concludes
full story » Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says
full story » Gene Therapy Helps Dogs Stricken With Cancer
Treatment could eventually be used to improve lives of humans with disease, study says
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