Chemical in Plastics May Alter Boys' Genitals Before Birth By Lindsey Konkel Baby boys who were exposed to a chemical in plastics may show some signs of altered genital development, according to new research published today.
Eating Organic Produce Can Limit Pesticide Exposure By Lindsey Konkel People who eat organic fruits and vegetables may have lower levels of some pesticides in their bodies, a new study finds.
Sibling Bonds: How Parents Dole Out the Cash Matters By Lindsey Konkel When parents play favorites, giving more money to one child than the other, they may be unwittingly putting a strain on the sibling relationships.
What Causes Obesity? Answer May Affect Your Waistline By Lindsey Konkel Some people say the main cause of obesity is lack of exercise, others say it is diet. A new report finds that what people believe about obesity may affect their BMI.
7 Surprising Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction By Lindsey Konkel About 30 million men in the United States have erectile dysfunction.
Some Lipsticks Contain Toxic Metals By Lindsey Konkel Lead, cadmium, chromium and titanium are found in lipstick.
7 Common Summer Health Concerns By Lindsey Konkel Some health woes are more likely to happen during the summer than any other time.
Nothing to Sneeze At: Cats Worse Than Dogs for Allergies By Lindsey Konkel More people are allergic to cats than are allergic to other pets. Why are cats so allergenic?
7 Ways Pregnant Women Affect Babies By Lindsey Konkel There are many ways that pregnant women influences the later health of their children. While most moms know to avoid smoking and alcohol, here are several other ways a mom-to-be affects her baby.
Could Coffee Protect Against Liver Disease in Alcohol Drinkers? By Lindsey Konkel In a new study, men who drank coffee had lower levels of a marker of liver damage than men who didn't.
Does the Color Green Boost Exercise's Effects? By Lindsey Konkel Working out while surrounded by greenery may boost exercise's benefits -- and it's the color green, not being outside, that makes the difference, a new study shows.
Traffic Noise Linked with Kids' Hyperactivity By Lindsey Konkel Children exposed to higher levels of roadway noise at home were more likely to have symptoms of ADHD, a new study finds.
Migraine Triggers May Not Cause Severe Headaches By Lindsey Konkel So-called migraine triggers may not be as strong as everyone thinks.
Secondhand Smoke Linked To Behavior Problems in Children By Lindsey Konkel A woman's exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy may affect her child's risk of behavior problems, a new study has found.
Mom's Stress Before Conception Linked to Infant Mortality By Lindsey Konkel Infants born to women who faced severe stress before they conceived were more likely to die during their first year of life, a new study finds.
There's Gold in Them Thar Plants By Lindsey Konkel Scientists have found a way to grow and harvest gold from crop plants.
Produce From Urban Gardens Could Contain Lead By Lindsey Konkel Many urban gardens may be contaminated with lead and other metals.
What Makes a Tomato Taste Sweet? By Lindsey Konkel A fruit's sweetness is influenced by the chemicals that create its smell.
Can Hormone Therapy Stave Off Alzheimer's? By Lindsey Konkel Hormones may lower Alzheimer's risk in women who carry a gene for the disease
Air Pollution May Lower Birth Weight By Lindsey Konkel Moms-to-be who are exposed to outdoor air pollution may have smaller babies.
Midlife Fitness May Lower Dementia Risk By Lindsey Konkel A fit body in midlife may keep the mind sharp down the road.
Does Eating Veggies Make You an Optimist? By Lindsey Konkel Eating at least three servings of fruits and vegetables a day may make people more optimistic.
Menopausal Brain Fog Really Does Exist By Lindsey Konkel New research sheds slight on why menopausal women forget.
