Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid
Women with highest degree of contagion most likely to deliver earlier, sicker infants, study finds
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Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries
Catastrophic damage blamed on gymnastic-type stunts now common in routines, study says
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'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest
But many women still question safety of skipping monthly bleeding
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HRT After Menopause Reduces Symptoms
It reduced problems with sleep, sexual functioning and hot flashes, study finds
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Face Transplants Show Promising Results
2 cases demonstrate efficacy of surgery, but tissue rejection must be monitored, reports say
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Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds
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Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens' Needs
It means different things to youngsters, so sex ed should be added to lineup, study says
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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Worth the Cost: Study
But authors admit the data is sketchy and the shot proves more expensive for older women
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Women's Alcohol Use Tied to Delayed Childbearing
Abuse postponed reproductive onset in teen, adult females, but not in men, study finds
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Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits
Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says
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Asthma's Course Differs by Gender
By puberty, condition may be passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says
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Statins Might Reverse ED in Some Men
In animal study, effect on those with metabolic syndrome was seen within days
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Testosterone Associated With Disease Transmission
Mouse study finds hormone affects behavior, drives spread of contact illness
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Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body
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How Long-Distance Runners Get to the Finish
Successful ones can control their heart rate, study finds
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