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Epidural May Beat Patient-Controlled Painkiller for Childbirth, Study Finds
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

Although epidurals provided more pain relief, other methods may still work for some women, experts said
Gay Teen Boys More Likely to Use Muscle-Building Steroids: Survey
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

They're also reporting heavier use, possibly putting themselves at risk for harmful side effects
Study Ties Home Births to Higher Infant Death Rates
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

Analysis of midwife-assisted deliveries suggests non-hospital setting, rather than practitioner type, is key factor
Black Children, Teens More Likely to Return to Hospital for Asthma: Study
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

Financial, social hardships were biggest reasons why, researchers report
Different Bacteria Levels Seen in Women Who Give Preterm Birth: Study
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

If confirmed, finding may help lead to new treatments to prevent prematurity, researchers say
U.S. Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1973: Report
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

Researchers think that improved contraception methods, decisions to delay pregnancy explain trend
Health Tip: Teens, Take Action to Become Healthier
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

But don't try to accomplish too much at once
Health Tip: Employing Art Therapy
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

It may help people with physical and mental challenges
Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2014
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46 Cancer Cases Will Rise to 22 Million a Year: Report /div
Babies Born to Moms Over 35 May Have Lower Risk for Certain Birth Defects
02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST

Study finding is specific to physical anomalies that are unrelated to chromosomes, researchers say