Latest articles by Amanda Chan
Endometriosis: Causes, symptoms and treatments
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
Environmental stressors can turn on cells' genes when they're supposed to be off.
Insulin resistance: Risk factor for heart disease and diabetes
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.
Hair Holds the Key to Measuring Chronic Stress
Stress hormone found in hair can give insight to heart attack risk
Vitamin B12 Can Protect Against Alzheimer's, More Evidence Suggests
Even a small amount of the vitamin can greatly decrease one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
HPV Vaccine Sees Poor Completion Rates
1 in 3 girls will finish all three HPV vaccine doses, according to the new study.
Lung Cancer May Be Different Disease in Smokers and Nonsmokers
Never-smokers' tumors have nearly twice as many DNA alterations than smokers' tumors.
Mental Disorders Strike 1 in 5 Adults, Survey Finds
Mental disorders also found to be more prevalent in women and people ages 18 to 25.
Sensitive Blood Test Could Predict Heart Disease
The test measures blood levels of cardiac troponin T, which at detectable levels is associated with heart disease and death.
Warding Off Depression: 'Mindfulness' Therapy Works as Well as Drugs
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy involves meditation and paying attention to emotional triggers.
Hormone Therapy Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk
Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause could be increasing their risk of developing ovarian cancer no matter what type of hormones, according to new research.
Siblings of Kids with Autism Are at High Risk for Language Delays
Findings nix assumption that undiagnosed siblings aren't affected by the disorder.
Spice of Life: Turmeric Boosts Effects of Chemo in Fighting Tumors
Curcumin, found in the spice turmeric, works with chemo drug Cisplatin to suppress head and neck tumor growth.
Too Much of a Good Thing: Fish Oil Best in Moderation
Taking too much, especially if you have immune system problems, is trouble for your health.
A Hazard of Some Pregnancies Becomes Clearer to Scientists
Fluctuating oxygen levels in women with the condition impact the hormone that controls blood pressure.
Anatomy of Addiction: Why It's So Hard to Quit Smoking
With just a drag, nicotine receptors in the brain send chemicals that cause feelings of happiness and comfort.
Cancer History Raises Risk of Memory Decline
People with a cancer history are 40 percent more likely to have memory problems than healthy people.
Cancer Risk Higher in Families of Women with Early-Onset Breast Cancer
Relatives had increased risks of brain, lung, prostate, breast, urinary tract and ovarian cancers.
Chest Compressions Now Come First in CPR
Do chest compressions first, then check the airway and do mouth-to-mouth breathing, according to new guidelines.
Healthy Pregnant Women Don't Need Extra Fish Oil, Study Finds
The findings go against previous studies that show a link between fish oil and improved brain abilities in children.
Low Serotonin in Moms Linked to ADHD in Kids
Kids whose moms had low serotonin levels were more likely to have ADHD than kids whose moms had normal serotonin levels.
