Angelina Jolie has never lacked for influence. When she adopted a baby from Ethiopia, inquiries at U.S. adoption agencies about other Ethiopian orphans doubled. When she named other children Vivienne or Maddox, those names shot …
Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Aren’t a Guarantee of a Smoke-Free Stay
Just because you choose the non-smoking hotel room doesn’t mean you’re completely protecting yourself from exposure.
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: It’s Not the Only Option
Genetic testing can be both a boon and a curse, experts say, since more information often means more, and often confusing, options.
Family MattersKids and DNA
Hard Choices Angelina Jolie Faces About Testing Her Kids for Breast Cancer Genes
The actress made the difficult decision to remove both her breasts before she developed breast cancer, but her genetic makeup means her children may be at increased risk of the disease as well.
When Celebrities Battle Cancer: Photos of 20 Inspiring Survivors
Tuesday’s announcement by Angelina Jolie, that she elected for a double mastectomy in the face of overwhelming odds that she would develop breast cancer, made headlines around the world. We look back at other luminaries that have …
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: What We Know About BRCA Mutations and Breast Cancer
She wasn’t yet diagnosed with cancer, but after finding a common gene mutation that often leads to breast cancer, she had the radical surgery to lower her risk.
Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had Double Mastectomy
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
Task Force Recommends Screening All Adults for Alcohol Misuse
Questions about alcohol use should be a part of regular physical checkups, according to a panel of experts.
Philly Abortion Doc Guilty in 3 Babies’ Deaths
A Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder and could face execution in the deaths of three babies who authorities say were delivered alive and then killed with scissors at his grimy clinic, in a …
How You Deal With Your Emotions Can Influence Your Anxiety
When faced with a challenge, whether you deny the problems it poses or dive in to solve them in a positive way may determine how much anxiety you feel overall.
Family MattersBreast-Feeding
How Formula Could Increase Breast-Feeding Rates
One of the surprising ways to boost breast-feeding rates among new moms may involve formula, according to the latest research.
“I’ll See You Again”: A Mother Recounts the Raw Days After Losing Her 3 Daughters
In a haunting memoir, a mother of three describes the difficult road from tragedy to recovery after her young family was killed in a car accident.
The Week in Health: A New Test for Prostate Cancer and the Benefits of Licking Pacifiers Clean
Researchers announced the promising results of a new genetic test that can predict the most aggressive prostate cancers; New Jersey governor Chris Christie has gastric lap-band surgery, and moms who lick their babies’ pacifiers clean may be doing their kids’ immune systems a favor. These are some of the major stories making health news this week.
