Latest articles by Karen Rowan
5 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
Here are five things every woman should know about ovarian cancer.
Obese Men at Greater Risk for Infertility
Men who are overweight weight or obese are more likely to have a low sperm count, or no viable sperm, than men of normal weight, a new study says.
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.
Future Male Birth Control Could Be Offered in Gel Form
Men might be able to protect against pregnancy by slathering on a gel.
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.
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.
Brain's Differing Response to Sugars May Explain Obesity
While fruits and sweet beverages generally contain both sugars, sweetened beverages generally contain a higher ratio of fructose to glucose than other foods.
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.
Eye-Opening Study Examines Mysterious Relationship of Sleep to Weight
By staying awake all night, we burn more calories than scientists thought we would.
Lack of Sleep May Harm Men's Sperm
Not getting enough sleep isn't good for the swimmers, a new study from Denmark says.
Life Expectancy Gap Widens Between US, Top Nations
In the U.S., women's life expectancies ranged from 86 to 74.
Most Effective After-Sex Contraception: IUDs
Most women don't know that IUDs can be used after sex to prevent pregnancy, researchers say.
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.
UV Exposure May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Spending some time in the sun might lower the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new study says.
5 Signs of Gynecological Cancer Women Ignore
Countdown The early signs of gynecological cancer -- especially the symptoms that are unrelated to the reproductive organs -- often go unheeded by women, a new CDC study finds.
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.
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.
Which US States Meet Exercise Guidelines?
The U.S. state with the highest percentage of people meeting exercise guidelines is Colorado, according to a new report.
3 Myths About Parkinson's Disease
Maryum Ali, the daughter of boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson's disease, explains the myths surrounding the condition.
Why Baby's Hungry Cry Tugs at Women (But Not Men)
A study of brain scans suggests that women are hard-wired to respond to crying babies in ways that men aren't,
