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Babies born four months before the peak cold and flu season have a 30 percent higher risk of developing asthma, U.S. researchers said on Friday, suggesting that these common infections may trigger the disease. Full story
Date-rape cases still tough to win
Despite all the legal advances of the past three decades, little has changed for women who make a report. Story | Discuss
Burger King limits sodium in kids meals
Burger King Corp. said it is cutting the amount of sodium in its kids meals and promoting menu combinations with less than 650 calories as part of a push to emphasize nutrition.
Date-rape ‘doctor’ they could not convict
Despite all the legal advances of the past three decades, little has changed for women who report a date rape.
HPV vaccine can prevent genital warts in men
For the first time, an expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer in women has proven successful at preventing a disease in men, according to a new study.
Child deaths test faith-healing exemptions
Three criminal cases have revived concerns about exemptions that most states grant to parents who rely on faith healing instead of doctors to treat sick children.
Sweden: Transvestism is not a disease
Swedish health officials say they will remove transvestism, fetishism and sadomasochism from the country's official list of diseases and mental disorders.
Retirement dreams give way to despair, anger
A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and anger.
Pet store chain linked to puppy mills
After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling
No sweat: Obamas work fitness into daily routine
Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama — half of the fabulously fit new first couple.
Kids of centenarians live longer, healthier lives
People who make it to the age of 100 may indeed have some "good genes" that they pass on their children, according to a new study.
Study ties saturated fat to small intestine cancer
Diets high in saturated fat appear to increase the risk of cancer of the small intestine, a study shows.
Higher transplant survival with same-sex donor
Turns out men and women really are different at heart: New research finds that heart transplant patients have better odds of survival if the donor is the same sex.
Vegas doctor convicted of using Botox knockoff
A doctor and his wife have been convicted of treating patients with a Botox knockoff at their Las Vegas clinic.
