Articles by Amber Angelle, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor

Testicular Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

By Amber Angelle published 27 June 15

Testicular cancer — cancer that is found in the testicles — is a rare disease most often diagnosed in men between 15 and 34 years old.

Criteria For Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Need To Change, Scientists Say

By Amber Angelle published 30 May 13

Alzheimer's diagnosis must be brought into the 21st century, experts say.

Does Getting Your Tonsils Out Make You Fat?

By Amber Angelle published 30 May 13

After children undergo a tonsillectomy, parents may want to feed them low-fat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream.

Pay Attention! 5 Tips for Staying Focused

By Amber Angelle published 30 May 13

The typical person's attention is diverted every three minutes by their inbox or cell phone.

Anxiety, Not Social Phobia, Spurs Teens to Drink More, Study Shows

By Amber Angelle published 30 May 13

The new study highlights the complex relationship between mental health and substance use, researchers said.

Experts Reveal Keys to Keeping Your Resolutions

By Amber Angelle published 30 December 10

Despite our most sincere efforts, many of us will fail to keep our renewed promises

To Maintain Lifelong Weight, Start Exercise Habits Young

By Amber Angelle published 14 December 10

The arrival of middle age doesn't necessarily have to bring extra pounds

Modern Medicine: Unnecessary C-Sections on the Rise

By Amber Angelle published 21 November 10

"We're fighting a cultural issue," one expert said.

Pancreatic Cancer Shown to be Surprisingly Slow Killer

By Amber Angelle published 27 October 10

Studies into the genetic changes that occur in pancreatic cancers show the notoriously deadly disease develops over a longer time than thought.

Yoga Can Soothe the Aches and Pains of Fibromyalgia

By Amber Angelle published 14 October 10

Doing yoga can relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia by 30 percent — about the same amount as medication.

In Advanced Cancer Patients, When Should Testing Stop?

By Amber Angelle published 12 October 10

There has been much debate over just how early cancer testing should begin and how often screening should be done.

Criteria For Diagnosing Alzheimer's Outdated, Experts Say

By Amber Angelle published 11 October 10

Many scientists say the criteria Alzheimer's are in need of an extreme makeover.

Rare Acne Linked to Alzheimer's

By Amber Angelle published 7 October 10

Research provides new insight into the development of early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease.

Gene Mutation Linked to Male Infertility

By Amber Angelle published 30 September 10

Scientists are searching for a genetic explanation of infertility in otherwise healthy men and women.

Why Rubbing an Owwie Works

By Amber Angelle published 23 September 10

Rubbing a boo-boo to make it feel better now has a scientific explanation behind it.

Study Lets the Sun in on Vitamin D as Cancer Fighter

By Amber Angelle published 21 September 10

A new study may point out one way to overcome limitations of previous Vitamin D studies.

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

By Amber Angelle published 27 August 10

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Weapons Buried at Sea: Big, Poorly Understood Problem

By Amber Angelle published 28 July 10

Should Recovering Alcoholics Avoid Bars? The Answer Depends on Genetics

By Amber Angelle published 27 July 10

Your genes may determine how likely you are to imitate the drinking habits of others, new research suggests.

Genes Influence Your Response to Others' Drinking Habits

By Amber Angelle published 27 July 10

Your genes may determine how likely you are to imitate the drinking habits of others, new research suggests.

Weapons Buried at Sea: Big But Poorly Understood Problem

By Amber Angelle published 27 July 10

Immune to HIV: How Do They Do It?

By Amber Angelle published 21 July 10

How is it that the immune systems of some seem impervious to a virus that kills 2 million people around the globe each year?

Superstitions Bring Real Luck, Study Reveals

By Amber Angelle published 12 July 10

Crossing your fingers and squeezing your lucky charm might actually help bring you good fortune, a new study shows.

What's the Most Common STD?

By Amber Angelle published 6 July 10

The most common STD in the United States has infected 20 million people here.

Why Do Couples Start to Look Like Each Other?

By Amber Angelle published 26 June 10

While you may be familiar with the old saying, “opposites attract,” in reality, what the heart wants is someone who resembles its owner