Deborah Kotz

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

By Deborah Kotz - Health - October 2, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 1, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 30, 2009

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?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 29, 2009

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?

By Deborah Kotz - Health - September 24, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 23, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 21, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 16, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 15, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 9, 2009

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

Oprah's One-Sided Approach to Domestic Violence

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 4, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 3, 2009

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

6 Secrets to Getting the Right Medical Diagnosis

By Deborah Kotz - Health - September 2, 2009

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

Should Circumcision Become Public Health Policy?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 31, 2009

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?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 28, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 27, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 25, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 21, 2009

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

Gardasil Side Effects Tough to Monitor

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 20, 2009

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

Difficult Medical Choice? 3 Steps to Making the Right Decision

By Deborah Kotz - Health - August 11, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 10, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 7, 2009

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

How Much Vitamin D Should You Be Taking?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 5, 2009

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

How to Break Your Addiction to Tanning

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 3, 2009

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

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 30, 2009

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