Amy Norton
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The Best Diabetes Drug for Your Heart and Mind? Experts Weigh In
No single drug to treat type 2 diabetes stands out from the pack when it comes to reducing the risks of heart disease, stroke or premature death, a new research review finds. → Read More
Definition of ‘Dense’ Breasts Can Vary Depending on the Doctor
A woman’s odds of being told she has “dense” breasts may depend on which radiologist reads her mammogram, a new study finds. → Read More
This Cancer Drug Could Offer New Hope for People With Parkinson’s Disease
A drug used to treat leukemia has shown initial signs of promise for advanced cases of Parkinson’s disease, researchers are reporting. → Read More
Kids May Get a Surprising Health Benefit From Thumb-Sucking and Nail-Biting
If your kid’s nail-biting or thumb-sucking habit drives you nuts, you’ll be happy to hear that a new study suggests those habits may have a health benefit. → Read More
Babies Who Stand Earlier May Do Better in Preschool
Babies who learn to stand up relatively early may also do a bit better with attention, memory and learning by the time they are preschoolers, a new study suggests. → Read More
Dads Are More Involved Than Ever, and Yes, It’s Good for Kids
Fathers play a unique and important role in their children's development, a new report shows. → Read More
Experimental Drug Acts Fast Against Chronic Migraine
An experimental drug may bring fast relief to people with debilitating chronic migraines, a new study finds. → Read More
This New Psoriasis Drug May Offer Long-Term Skin Improvement
A new drug that has shown "unprecedented" effects on the skin condition psoriasis seems to work well in the longer term, too, researchers report. → Read More
Risk of Seizures After Childhood Vaccinations Is Very Low, Study Says
Certain vaccines can trigger fever-related seizures in young children, but the risk is very low. → Read More
A Healthy Lifestyle May Help Lower Genetic Breast Cancer Risk
Women who carry common gene variants linked to breast cancer can still cut their risk of the disease by following a healthy lifestyle, a large new study suggests. → Read More
Men Who Lose Y Chromosomes May Have Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Men who lose Y chromosomes from their blood cells as they age may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. → Read More
Letting Your Baby Cry More Before Sleep Isn’t as Bad as It Feels
Common techniques for helping babies—and parents—sleep at night seem to carry no long-term harms, a small trial finds. → Read More
Study Finds Websites and Apps That Calculate Fertility Are Often Inaccurate
Websites and apps that promise to calculate a woman’s most fertile days may often be off base, a new study suggests. → Read More
Women Who Have Ovaries Removed May Have Colon Cancer Risk
Women who have their ovaries removed may have a higher-than-average risk of developing colon cancer, a large study suggests. → Read More
Memory Failing You? Study Suggests Meditation Might Help
A regular meditation practice might benefit older adults beginning to notice memory problems, a small pilot study finds. → Read More
Strict “Healthy” Diets in 2 Children Linked to Thyroid Trouble
The doctors said that the children—aged 2 and 5—developed iodine deficiency because their diets lacked salt, dairy products, bread, and other sources of the mineral. → Read More
Your High-Fat Diet Could be Making You Sleepy
Men who eat a lot of fatty foods may find themselves needing an afternoon nap, a new study suggests. → Read More
Female Pelvis Widens, Then Shrinks Over a Lifetime, Study Finds
The researchers said their findings challenge the idea that a woman’s pelvis is set in stone. → Read More
Sugary Drinks and ‘Bad’ Carbs May Increase Risk of These Types of Cancer
People who consume a lot of processed carbohydrates and sugary drinks may face heightened risks of breast and prostate cancers. → Read More
Exercise May Keep Your Brain 10 Years Younger, Study Says
Older adults who exercise regularly could buy an extra decade of good brain functioning, a new study suggests. → Read More