Deborah Kotz

Women Sell Their Eggs, So Why Not a Kidney?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 28, 2009

New Jersey organ trafficking scandal makes me wonder why it’s OK to sell eggs but not organs. more >>

Fighting the High Costs of Obesity—and 7 Other Secrets to Living Younger

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 27, 2009

Some surprising and not-so-surprising findings to help you ward off obesity and other ills. more >>

Depo Provera Shot: How to Minimize Weight Gain

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 24, 2009

1 in 4 women gains excessive weight from the contraceptive; how to know if you'll be one of them. more >>

Abortion Coverage Threatens to Derail Health Reform

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 23, 2009

Some legislators want to state specifically that abortions won't be covered, which Obama opposes. more >>

Autism and Vaccines: Is the Case Closed?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 22, 2009

U.S. News holds a roundtable discussion with pediatrician leaders spurred by our coverage of the issue. more >>

Dealing with the Swine Flu Threat During Pregnancy

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 21, 2009

Should pregnant women be among the first, or the last, to get H1N1 vaccines? more >>

10 Salt Shockers That Could Make Hypertension Worse

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 20, 2009

Two studies show that lowering sodium improves mild hypertension and helps medications work better. more >>

Circumcision Doesn't Prevent Transmission of HIV to Women

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 17, 2009

Infected men who get circumcised wind up transmitting the infection just as much as those who don't. more >>

Hormones Linked to Ovarian Cancer: What to Do

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 14, 2009

Before taking hormone therapy for hot flashes, women need to consider yet another risk: ovarian cancer. more >>

What Regina Benjamin Could Mean to Women's Health

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 13, 2009

Certainly, health reform will be her top priority, but what about gender and racial disparities? more >>

Too Many Breast Cancers Diagnosed by Mammograms?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 10, 2009

The screening X-ray saves lives, but it turns out many women are unnecessarily treated for cancer. more >>

Breast Cancer: One Woman's Tough Treatment Decisions

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 10, 2009

When science is lacking or inconclusive, choosing a path may require just going with your gut. more >>

Calorie-Restricted Diets and Other Ways to Avoid Aging

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 9, 2009

New research shows we can ward off diabetes, cancer, and heart disease to stay younger than our years. more >>

Treating Heart Failure: The Smartest Approach

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 8, 2009

Many doctors don't provide the right treatments, triggering unnecessary hospitalizations—even deaths. more >>

Think You Have Swine Flu? What to Do

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 8, 2009

Most infections are so mild they go undiagnosed, but see a doctor anyway if you have telltale symptoms. more >>

Practicing Art on Medicine's Front Lines: Tales From the OR and the Bedside

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 8, 2009

Science takes doctors only so far. Then treatment becomes a judgment call. more >>

Can Mark Sanford Save His Marriage? Probably Not

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 2, 2009

Leading love researcher says we can't be in love with two people at the same time. more >>

Smart Snacking to Combat Obesity

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 2, 2009

Curbing the treats can really help. Here are 5 ways to sidestep the biggest pitfalls. more >>

Fear of Crowds? When You Need Help for Anxiety

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 1, 2009

Feeling stressed by New York City crowds may be normal—or a sign of an anxiety disorder. more >>

Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire: Gene Therapy to Reverse Near-Blindness

By Deborah Kotz - Health - June 30, 2009

Bennett bred a virus to carry the gene. Maguire injected it into a patient's eye. And there was light. more >>

Searching for an Egg Donor? Check Out a New Website

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - June 25, 2009

Plug in certain preferences, and out pops a list of prospective donors from around the country. more >>

Weight Loss Surgery Cuts Obese Women's Cancer Risks

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - June 24, 2009

One study links obesity with cancer, but another says it's good to carry extra pounds. What gives? more >>

3 Ways to Make Sure Abnormal Test Results Aren't Missed

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - June 23, 2009

Doctors don't inform patients of abnormal findings about 7 percent of the time, a new study finds. more >>

Planned Parenthood Ad Emphasizes Primary Care

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - June 17, 2009

The 30-second commercial, aimed at health reformers, doesn't mention abortions. more >>

Throw Out Your Zicam, and Rethink Other Alternative Cold Remedies

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - June 16, 2009

Popular remedy causes a loss in smell, but should we also worry about unknown risks in other remedies? more >>