Amanda Chan

Amanda Chan

Amanda Chan was a staff writer for Live Science Health. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.

Articles by: Amanda Chan

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Canker Sores: Causes & Treatments

By Amanda Chan published

Canker sore causes & treatment

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Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

By Amanda Chan published

Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places.

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7 Weirdest Medical Conditions

By Amanda Chan published

Here's a look at seven medical conditions that top out on the weirdness scale, from persistent, unwanted orgasms to "alien" limbs at MyHealthNewsDaily.com.

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For Teens, Acne Impacts Self Esteem

By Amanda Chan published

Acne can be more than a cosmetic problem for some teens.

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10 Ways to Promote Kids' Healthy Eating Habits

By Amanda Chan, Remy Melina published

These healthy eating tips work for children of all ages.

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3 Ways Technology Affects Your Eyes

By Amanda Chan published

Technology can't cause permanent damage to your eyes, an expert says, but it can lead to some common ailments.

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Nicotine Deactivates 'Stop Signal' to Heighten Feelings of Reward

By Amanda Chan published

Nicotine inhibits nerve receptors in the brain that would otherwise stop the body from feeling pleasure from smoking.

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Vitamin B12 Can Protect Against Alzheimer's, More Evidence Suggests

By Amanda Chan published

Even a small amount of the vitamin can greatly decrease one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Healthy Pregnant Women Don't Need Extra Fish Oil, Study Finds

By Amanda Chan published

The findings go against previous studies that show a link between fish oil and improved brain abilities in children.

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Nearly 1 in 5 Young Adults Has High Blood Pressure

By Amanda Chan published

High blood pressure is more common in men than in women.

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Breast-Milk Sharers Defend Practice After FDA Warning

By Amanda Chan published

Eats on Feets group links moms who need milk with moms who have plenty to spare.

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High C-Section Rates Not Linked to Newborns' Health Outcomes

By Amanda Chan published

C-sections and induced labor have no effect on the health outcome for the newborn in low-risk pregnancies.

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Not in the Bag: Doubt Cast on Green Tea as Breast Cancer Shield

By Amanda Chan published

Women who drink 10 cups a day of green tea don't have a lower chance of breast cancer than women who drink less than a cup a week.

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DNA Test May Alert Doctors to Organ Transplant Rejection

By Amanda Chan published

The test looks for increased levels of donor DNA in the transplant recipient's blood.

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Doctor Will See You Now: More MDs Use Skype for House Calls

By Amanda Chan published

Video-chatting is changing the face of doctor-patient communication.

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Recipe for Healthy Kids: Regular Family Meals

By Amanda Chan published

Eating meals together for three meals a night decreases kids' risk of eating disorders, poor nutrition and being overweight.

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Plant Agents Promising in Preventing Skin Cancer

By Amanda Chan published

Combinations of plant substances are protective in suppressing damage that can lead to skin cancer, recent research from the University of Texas Health Center in Austin suggests.

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Breastfeeding Baby Is Also Good for Childhood Cancer Survivors

By Amanda Chan published

Breastfeeding can increase bone density, improve cholesterol and decrease cancer risks.

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Active Bacterial Cultures May Help Combat Bowel Disease

By Amanda Chan published

A genetically modified form of a common probiotic reduced colon inflammation in mice.

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Estrogen-Only Hormone Replacement Therapy May Cut Breast Cancer Risk

By Amanda Chan published

Estrogen therapy can cut breast cancer risk by 20 percent, according to the new research.

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Autism Mimicked by Cells in a Dish

By Amanda Chan published

Stem cells are transformed into neurons to show researchers the biology of autism.

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A Hazard of Some Pregnancies Becomes Clearer to Scientists

By Amanda Chan published

Fluctuating oxygen levels in women with the condition impact the hormone that controls blood pressure.

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Industry Pressure Harms Public's Health, Food Officials Say

By Amanda Chan published

Food-Safety Officials: Public Health Harmed When Businesses Have Sway.

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Cancer Cases and Deaths Could Double Worldwide by 2030

By Amanda Chan published

A growing, aging population and unhealthy lifestyles account for projections of a near-doubling of cancer cases.

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Balding at Age 20 May Signal Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer

By Amanda Chan published

But no prostate cancer risk was apparent for balding at age 30 or 40.