Latest articles by Amanda Chan
Not in the Bag: Doubt Cast on Green Tea as Breast Cancer Shield
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.
Experts: Internet Helps, But Also Hurts, Suicide Prevention Efforts
Health experts hope to understand Web-surfing behaviors and motivations of those at risk of suicide.
Breast-Milk Sharers Defend Practice After FDA Warning
Eats on Feets group links moms who need milk with moms who have plenty to spare.
Jenny Craig Rated No. 1 Among Diet Plans for Weight Loss
The diet program is the best for weight loss and adherence, according to Consumer Reports.
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.
Hope Grows in Fight Against Lethal Pediatric Brain Tumor
But the research wouldn't have been possible without donations from humans.
Recipe for Health: Mediterranean Diet Trims Waist and Cholesterol
The diet is characterized by daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish and moderate consumption of alcohol.
11 Surprising Things That Can Make Us Gain Weight
Eating too much and not exercising may be the main causes of obesity, but it turns out they aren't the only things that build the bulge.
Author of Vaccine-Autism Scare Planned to Cash In on Findings
The business could have made $43 million a year from autism diagnosis kits.
After the Buzz: Binge Drinking Linked with Learning Trouble
Binge drinkers score lower on verbal learning tests than people who don't binge drink.
Coffee's Perks: Studies Find 5 Health Benefits
Coffee has been shown in studies to ward off certain cancers and slash the risk of diabetes.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Case: Can Stress Trigger Bipolar Disorder?
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones checked herself into a mental health facility for treatment for bipolar II disorder after stressful events.
Doctors of Critically Wounded Congresswoman Now 'More Optimistic'
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head Saturday.
Industry Pressure Harms Public's Health, Food Officials Say
Food-Safety Officials: Public Health Harmed When Businesses Have Sway.
Brewing Controversy: Experts Say Four Loko Worse than Mixed Drinks
The FDA announced today that alcoholic beverages with added caffeine are illegal and dangerous. Experts explain why these drinks pack such a punch.
Big Fat Truth: Hip Bones Widen With Age
It's not just fat that may bump you up a few pant sizes as you age.
Tai Chi Helps Elderly Adults Fight Depression, Study Finds
Adding the ancient martial art to a basic anti-depressant drug regiman can decrease depressive symptoms in older adults.
Social Butterflies May Have Hidden Depression, Especially if Older
Friends and relatives have trouble seeing extroverts as sad and depressed.
Tips to Promote Healthy Eating for Kids
Here are some ideas to get the kids to eat well.
Diabetes Drugs: Some Work Better Than Others
Metformin works better than some insulin secretagogues in preventing death, heart attack and stroke over a 10-year period.
1998 Study Linking Autism to Vaccines Was an 'Elaborate Fraud'
The original study in the Lancet was retracted in February of last year.
Recipe for Healthy Kids: Regular Family Meals
Eating meals together for three meals a night decreases kids' risk of eating disorders, poor nutrition and being overweight.
Autism Mimicked by Cells in a Dish
Stem cells are transformed into neurons to show researchers the biology of autism.
