Optimism Linked to Lower Stroke Risk

There's something to be said for patients brimming with optimism. A positive outlook may actually improve your health. Those with a sunny outlook may be at a reduced risk of stroke.

No Diabetes from Menopause

When it comes to diabetes, there seems to be so many things that can make the disease develop or get worse. The good news is menopause is not one of those things.

Painful Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a magical experience that reaps physical and emotional benefits for both the mother and her child. What happens for a woman who has difficulty with breastfeeding?

Stemming the Tide

Stem cells are like chameleons - they can turn into a number of different types of cells. Scientists are now learning that stem cells may hold the key to treating ovarian cancer.

Team Sports Promotes Better Child Development

Most all parents hope their children will develop and grow into outstanding adults with exceptional skills. Sports may be able to help with that aspiration - especially team sports.

Pumping the Fluids to Save Kids' Kidneys

It is a serious problem when a child gets infected with E. coli - a bacteria that can cause kidney failure. Now, researchers have found a way to protects children's kidneys from the bacteria.

Clues to Blood Clotting

Evolutionary clues have led scientists to a discovery of how a key clotting protein assembles. This could aid in better understanding, and possibly treatments for common bleeding disorders.

Asthma Relief: All in the Head?

Could it be mind over matter? Getting relief from many asthma symptoms may be as simple as believing you are taking a treatment that will help.

Double-Whammy during Pregnancy

Being obese can make pregnancy harder than it already is. Adding type 2 diabetes to that mix makes pregnancy risky for both the mother and the baby.

Single Brain Injury May Lead to Neurodegeneration

Traumatic brain injuries are known to be a risk factor for later development of cognitive impairments. Recent findings suggest that even a singular brain injury could lead to diminished neurological capacity.

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