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Texas Town Welcomed Drilling, Now Fears Pollution
Tests of the region's air found elevated levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
January 12, 2010 - Science
Autism Called Urgent Public Health Concern; 1 in 100 Children Affected
Parents seek more research on causes and effective treatments.
December 18, 2009 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
How to Safely Combat Menopause Symptoms With Hormone Therapy
Younger women tormented by hot flashes are coming back for an ultralow dose.
December 15, 2009 - Kerry Hannon - Family Health
Gene Stops Tumors, but Only When It's Gone
Losing one copy of DICER1 speeds cancer's growth, but cutting both copies halts its spread.
December 02, 2009 - Science
Aggressive Childhood Nerve Cancer Shows a Weakness
By activating the tumor suppressor p53, a new drug may slow the malignancy, a study in mice shows.
November 12, 2009 - Science
Sex and BPA Don't Mix, Say Researchers
Adding to toxicity concerns, the chemical might be bad news for the bedroom. But how bad?
November 11, 2009 - Ford Vox - On Men
Do Your Genes Determine Which Diet Means Weight-Loss Success?
Maybe, though the science of personalized diets is young. But you can tinker on your own.
October 01, 2009 - Katherine Hobson - Diet & Fitness
10 Ways to Ease Those Menopause Symptoms
Acupuncture, exercise, and deep breathing can all help you glide through the transition.
September 08, 2009 - Kerry Hannon - Living Well
Health Buzz: Americans Exposed to Radiation and Other Health News
Weight-loss drugs are flagged; how health insurance reform may raise young adults' premiums.
August 27, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Health
Gene Variant Predicts Hepatitis Treatment Success
August 17, 2009 - Medical Science

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