Latest articles by Karen Rowan
Kids of Divorce Have Double the Risk of Stroke
Children whose parents divorce are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke at some point during their lives than other children, according to a new study.
Children with Autism at Greater Risk for Suicide
Children with autism may be more likely to think about or attempt suicide.
The Many Genes Behind Autism Do Only a Few and Similar Things
Scientists had hoped to find genes that played large roles in autism, but that search has been frustrating, researchers said.
Life Expectancy Gap Widens Between US, Top Nations
In the U.S., women's life expectancies ranged from 86 to 74.
3 Lifestyle Choices Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Regardless of Family History
Women with a family history of the disease had a higher risk than those without, researchers said, but both groups lowered their risk by a similar proportion by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Baby Boomers' Mental Health Faces Crisis, Report Says
Changes in the current health care system are needed to address the growing problem of mental health conditions among baby boomers, a new report says.
Breast-Feeding for Longer May Not Lower Children's Obesity Risk
Increasing the length of time that babies are breast-fed may not lower their risk of becoming obese during childhood as previous research has suggested, according to a new study from Europe.
False Alarm Mammograms Affect Women for Years
Women in a new study who received false positive mammogram results were psychologically affected for years after the experience.
Cell Research Shows Promise in Hard-To-Treat Breast Cancer
The study shows there is something amiss in what appears to be normal breast tissue in women with a certain mutation.
Pan-Frying Red Meat Is Asking for Trouble, Prostate Cancer Study Finds
When it comes to eating red meat, cooking method may make a big difference in how meals affect prostate cancer risk. And grilling isn't the worst thing to do, researchers said.
Nail Salon Lamps Don't Raise Skin Cancer Risk
The UV lamps commonly used at nail salons won't increase your risk of skin cancer, a new study says.
9% of Older Adults Have Osteoporosis, CDC Says
People with osteoporosis have a higher risk for fractures.
Common Pain Drugs Linked with Lower Skin Cancer Risk
People who took NSAIDs had a lower risk of skin cancer, a new study says.
Parents Rank 'Judgment' as a Big Problem in Raising a Child with Autism
What's the best way for adults who know the family of a child with autism to offer support to parents?
Food-Borne Illnesses Drop, But Food Safety Still Crucial
The overall rate of food-borne illness in the U.S. has dropped, researchers say, but some infections are still on the rise.
Not Just Skin Deep: Teens with Severe Acne More Likely to Have Suicidal Thoughts
Teens with severe acne have double the risk of having mental health problems of other teens.
Pregnant Women Who Binge Drink Imbibe As Much As Nonpregnant Women
Both pregnant and nonpregnant women who said they binge drink reported doing so about three times a month, on average, and having about six drinks per occasion.
Boy Gets Rare Tick Infection from Blood Transfusion
Researchers at the CDC report the first case of an ehrlichiosis infection spreading via a blood transfusion.
Parents' Anxiety May Spur Unneeded Scans in Kids
Kids with 'minor' head bumps are more likely to undergo CT scans because of parents, a new study finds.
Hidden Secondhand Smoke Risk Revealed
People living in apartment buildings may breathe in tobacco smoke even if they don't know it, a new study suggests.
Fallopian Tube Removal May Lower Risk of Deadly Ovarian Cancer
Recent research suggests a woman's fallopian tubes are the true source of some of the deadliest ovarian cancers, and removing them could lower her risk of developing the disease.
