Thursday, November 26, 2009

Deborah Kotz

Majority of Babies Will Live to 100—How Will They Do It?

Rising life expectancy means more of us will live not only longer but better through our senior years. more >>

Cervarix Didn't Cause British Girl's Death

Tumor was ruled to be the cause of death, but it's still smart to investigate vaccine safety risks. more >>

Want to Age Well? Avoid Midlife Weight Gain

Gaining as few as 9 pounds through the years can be bad for your health; here's how to prevent it. more >>

Did HPV Vaccine Cause a British Girl's Death?

The still-unanswered question may weigh into parents' decisions to get teenage girls immunized. more >>

With Rapid Swine Flu Spread, Will H1N1 Vaccine Come Too Late?

Outbreaks may taper off before most adults can get vaccinated. Here's how to protect yourself now. more >>

5 Ways to Save Money on Birth Control in a Tough Economy

Nearly half of women say they're delaying pregnancy, but some are skipping contraception to cut costs. more >>

Seasonal Cold or Swine Flu? Moms Face Tough Calls

Lack of fever doesn't mean lack of H1N1 infection. In fact, there's no way to tell without testing. more >>

Senate Bill Could Increase Abortion Coverage

Federal funds won't be used for abortions, but more women could get coverage—sure to ignite debate. more >>

Are You at Low Risk for Heart Disease? Probably Not

Just 8 percent of Americans fall into the low-risk category. What women can do to protect themselves more >>

Air Kisses, Hugs, and Other Ways to Avoid Getting Swine Flu

Pregnant women exposed to H1N1 should take antiviral drugs; everybody else, use common sense. more >>

Oprah's One-Sided Approach to Domestic Violence

Oprah's smack-down of Chris Brown sends a clear message: Don't make excuses for the perpetrator. more >>

4 Steps to Take Now to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

New research suggests that certain lifestyle measures could prevent 70,000 new breast cancers anually. more >>

6 Secrets to Getting the Right Medical Diagnosis

Even doctors get misdiagnosed. Here's what leading diagnosticians do to get the right answers. more >>

Should Circumcision Become Public Health Policy?

The government is considering recommending circumcising all newborn boys to fight the spread of HIV. more >>

Can You Avoid Arthritis Knee Pain by Building Thigh Muscles?

A new study shows women with strong thighs have less knee pain even though they still have arthritis. more >>

Swine Flu Advice for Pregnant Women and New Moms

Government tips on what to do if you're infected during labor and whether it's safe to breast-feed. more >>

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Alli or Other Weight Loss Aids

Reports of liver injury have been linked to Alli and Xenical, but every pill has its price. more >>

Advice for Parents on Gardasil Vaccine for HPV

Leading pediatricians weigh in on the controversial vaccine that protects against cervical cancer. more >>

Gardasil Side Effects Tough to Monitor

Incomplete reporting by manufacturer Merck calls the monitoring of adverse events into question. more >>

Difficult Medical Choice? 3 Steps to Making the Right Decision

When facing surgery or another tough medical choice, a little information can help guide your decision. more >>

Breast-Feeding Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Some

A new study shows it lowers the risk of premenopausal breast cancer for those with a family history. more >>

Schools Won't Close for Swine Flu, Putting Pregnant Teens at Risk

H1N1 flu outbreaks in schools could infect vulnerable young expectant mothers. more >>

How Much Vitamin D Should You Be Taking?

An expert panel is poised to set new recommendations on how much vitamin D we need. more >>

How to Break Your Addiction to Tanning

Tanning beds have been classified as carcinogens, but some will find the addiction hard to break. more >>

Pregnant Women Will Be Included in H1N1 Flu Vaccine Trials

The government wants expectant moms to get vaccinated first and has decided to include them in trials. more >>

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