Oral Contraceptives May Help Treat Asthma
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:37:38 EST
Treatment with oral contraceptives may benefit premenopausal women with asthma, even if their asthma symptoms are not strongly linked to their monthly menstrual cycles, early research suggests.

First Impressions Surprisingly Accurate
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:28 EST
A new study shows that we can accurately evaluate strangers' personalities based just on appearance.

Expert Panel Rejects Abstinence-Only Sex Ed
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:38:58 EST
There's no evidence that abstinence-only sexual education programs cut teens' risk of sexually transmitted disease, HIV, or pregnancy, a task force of public health experts finds.

Early Morning Colon Cancer Tests Work Best
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:33 EST
Colon cancer screening exams may be more effective if done very early in the day rather than later, yielding more polyps per patient, says a new study.

Aspirin May Prevent Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:38 EST
The use of anti-clotting drugs, including aspirin, appears to lower the odds that cancer will recur in men undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer, researchers report.

Even a Little Exercise Fights Obesity
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:41 EST
While frequent exercise is known to fight obesity and improve mental health, as little as 30 minutes of physical activity one or two days a week can have benefits, according to the 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Asthma Risk
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:31:43 EST
The popular pain and fever reliever acetaminophen may be linked with an increased risk of asthma in children and adults, according to a new research review of previously published studies.

'Light' Cigarettes Hurt Quit-Smoking Effort
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:47:09 EST
A study shows switching to "light" cigarettes may undermine a person's resolve to quit smoking.

Obesity Linked to Many Cancer Cases in U.S.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:26:55 EST
As many as 100,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in the U.S. each year if Americans get rid of their excess body fat, a report by the American Institute for Cancer Research suggests.

Cat Gets H1N1 Swine Flu
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:06:11 EST
H1N1 swine flu was detected in a 13-year-old Iowa cat after two members of the family that owns the cat fell ill. The cat, and both humans, recovered.