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Health Buzz: Autism Risk Rises With Maternal Age
The silicon content in beer; is it safe to get Pap smears less often?
February 09, 2010 - Megan Johnson - Family Health
Epigenetics Finds That Our Genes Are Not the Whole Story
Researchers are looking at how chemical changes can affect our DNA—and disease risk.
January 08, 2010 - Sarah Baldauf - Managing Your Healthcare
Medicare After Health Reform: Not Your Parents' Plan
Seniors, get ready for ever tighter controls on your access to medical screens and treatments.
January 06, 2010 - Bernadine Healy - Bernadine Healy, M.D.
When, if Ever, Is Colon Cleansing a Good Idea?
A number of colon cleansers are touted on the news and the Internet. Are they safe to use?
January 04, 2010 - Bryan Arling - Health Advice
We Will Be What We Eat: Dietary Changes to Make as You Age
How your diet might protect against 7 common diseases and conditions of aging.
December 14, 2009 - Meryl Davids Landau - Family Health
More Clues on How Exercise Can Protect Against Diseases of Aging
Research suggests another avenue by which exercise guards against heart disease and cancer: telomeres.
December 01, 2009 - Katherine Hobson - Living Well
Health Advice: Why Is Our Progress Against Cancer So Slow?
Deaths rates are down, but there's still much to be learned about beating the disease.
November 13, 2009 - Samuel Broder - Health Advice
America's Best Health Insurance Plans: How They Were Ranked
Data from 135 measures showed how well plans satisfy their members and prevent and treat illness.
November 11, 2009 - Avery Comarow - Best Health Plans
Chronic Inflammation: Reduce It to Protect Your Health
Inflammation is linked to diabetes, depression, heart disease, and cancer; what you can do about it.
November 02, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - Living Well
Blood Tests May Spot Colon Cancer
Easier detection method might encourage more people to get screened, experts say.
September 22, 2009 - HealthDay

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