
Amanda Chan
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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.

Of Mice and Men: Engineered Rodent Can Test Human Diabetes Drugs
By Amanda Chan published
The mice can be used to test human drugs for safety and efficacy before they're tested in human clinical trials.
Pregnant Moms Who Eat Peanuts Could Raise Baby's Allergy Risk
By Amanda Chan published
Pregnant women who eat peanuts are more likely to have babies who test positive for peanut allergies than women who don't eat peanuts, according to a new study.

Black Raspberries Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer in Mice
By Amanda Chan published
The high levels of antioxidants in the fruits have cancer-fighting properties.
Birth Weight May Shorten Stature of Kids with Kidney Disease
By Amanda Chan published
Kids with chronic kidney disease who are born at a low weight have a poorer growth rate than kids born at normal weight.
After the Buzz: Binge Drinking Linked with Learning Trouble
By Amanda Chan published
Binge drinkers score lower on verbal learning tests than people who don't binge drink.
Tips to Promote Healthy Eating for Kids
By Amanda Chan published
Here are some ideas to get the kids to eat well.
Vitamin D Improves Sperm Speed
By Amanda Chan published
But more research is needed before vitamin D can be used as a possible treatment for male infertility.
Big Fat Truth: Hip Bones Widen With Age
By Amanda Chan published
It's not just fat that may bump you up a few pant sizes as you age.
Despite Claims, No Evidence that Robotic Surgery Is Better Than Traditional
By Amanda Chan published
Four out of 10 hospitals advertise robotic surgeries on their websites.
Painkillers Reduce Antidepressants' Effect, Study Suggests
By Amanda Chan published
Researchers found that the effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, called SSRIs, was affected with ibuprofen use.
Caffeine Could Impair Women's Fertility
By Amanda Chan published
Caffeine relaxes the Fallopian tube muscles, which stops the egg from going from the ovaries to the womb.
Jenny Craig Rated No. 1 Among Diet Plans for Weight Loss
By Amanda Chan published
The diet program is the best for weight loss and adherence, according to Consumer Reports.
Suicidal NFL Star Was Right: He Had Brain Disease
By Amanda Chan published
Dave Duerson shot himself in February.

4 Fad Diets That Don't Really Work
By Amanda Chan published
Here's a countdown of four diets that may seem to work at the beginning, but aren't promising for lasting weight loss.
Frozen Produce: Cheaper and Just as Nutritious
By Amanda Chan published
Just make sure the canned and frozen produce don't come with extra salt or sauces, an expert says.
Wheezing Risk Higher in Kids Whose Moms Took Tylenol during Pregnancy
By Amanda Chan published
The study didn't find an increased wheezing risk for ibuprofen or aspirin, though.
Daughters Follow Moms into Dangerous Tanning Salons
By Amanda Chan published
Young women are more likely to tan if their moms or someone else in their family also tans.
5 Experts Answer: What's the Best Way to Preserve My Eyesight?
By Amanda Chan published
Eating well, exercising, avoiding smoking and wearing sunglasses are all important for making your vision last.
Autistic Brain Excels at Recognizing Patterns
By Amanda Chan published
Study reveals why autistic people do well at visual tasks.
For Successful In Vitro Fertilization, Women Should Harvest 15 Eggs
By Amanda Chan published
Fifteen eggs seem to be the best amunt of eggs to harvest to produce a live birth with in vitro fertilization.

HCG Diet is Dangerous, Experts Say
By Amanda Chan published
Eating 500 calories a day is not enough to fulfill your body's nutritional needs.
HPV More Prevalent in Lung Cancer Patients
By Amanda Chan published
The HPV strains found in people with lung cancer include the strains that cause cervical cancer and genital warts.
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