
Amanda Chan
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Endometriosis: Causes, symptoms and treatments
By Amanda Chan last updated
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects 1 in 10 women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places.
Cells Get Stressed, Too
By Amanda Chan last updated
Environmental stressors can turn on cells' genes when they're supposed to be off.

Insulin resistance: Risk factor for heart disease and diabetes
By Tia Ghose, Natalie Grover published
Reference Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells don't properly respond to the hormone insulin, which tells cells to take in blood sugar and use it for fuel.

Findings: Why Fish Oil Is Good For You
By Amanda Chan published
Scientists learn mechanics of omega 3 fatty acids

Discovery Could Lead to Natural Tan, Sans the Sun
By Amanda Chan published
Scientists are trying to find a topical cream for humans that can induce melanin production.
Sunless Tanning Appeals to 1 in 9 Teens
By Amanda Chan published
Don't be a raisin in the sun, scientists say.

Fisher Price Recalls Millions of Toys and High Chairs For Choking, Injury Risks
By Amanda Chan published
Tricycles, toy cars, high chairs and inflatable ball toys deemed potentially hazardous.
Brain Functioning Decline Higher in Southern 'Stroke Belt'
By Amanda Chan published
The Stroke Belt consists of eight southeastern U.S. states.
Burning Mouth Syndrome: New Study Sheds Light on Mysterious Condition
By Amanda Chan published
The syndrome affects menopausal women seven times more than men.
High Amounts of Calcium Don't Lower Bone Fracture Risk
By Amanda Chan published
The recommended amounts of calcium differ for women of different ages and for women who live in different countries.
Oldest Drivers Often Make Critical Mistakes
By Amanda Chan published
Blind spot errors were the most common errors made by elderly adults.
Is Health a Click Away? Most Americans Find Medical Info Online
By Amanda Chan published
But people should make sure to only look up information on reputable sites, a doctor says.
Middle-Age Obesity Invites Old-Age Dementia
By Amanda Chan published
Being overweight or obese in middle age increases dementia risk later in life by 80 percent.
Yellow Dye Holds Promise of a Longer Life
By Amanda Chan published
The dye is already used in PET scans for Alzheimer's disease.

For Teens, Acne Impacts Self Esteem
By Amanda Chan published
Acne can be more than a cosmetic problem for some teens.
A Hair-Raising Discovery: New Compound Regrows Hair
By Amanda Chan published
Stress and hair-loss are in fact connected, according to the study.
Cell Phone Use Linked to Increased Brain Activity
By Amanda Chan published
But researchers still don't know if increased brain activity has a detrimental effect on our health.
TV Reporter who Garbled Speech Suffered Migraine, Not Stroke
By Amanda Chan published
Serene Branson's doctors announced her diagnosis today.
Gene Mutation Greatly Increases Schizophrenia Risk
By Amanda Chan published
The mutation impacts a gene that helps to regulate learning and behavior.
Guidelines on Osteoporosis Screening for Women Expanded
By Amanda Chan published
Any woman at high risk for osteoporosis should also be screened.
To Relieve PMS, Look to Fatty Acids
By Amanda Chan published
Taking 2 grams of fatty acids and vitamin E can prevent PMS symptoms from occurring.
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