 | Migraines may help prevent breast cancer
It doesn't seem like there could be any good news about getting a migraine. But there may be for women. Researchers know there's a link between migraines and hormones. And that might mean protection from breast cancer.
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 | Autism study says kids of older moms are more at risk
Recent estimates show that as many as one in 100 children have autism. And now a new study finds that older moms may be at higher risk of having a child with autism.
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 | Hip exercises may help strengthen an arthritic knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee can make walking a real pain. But now you might say researchers are taking a "hip" approach to knee arthritis.
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 | Cook vegetables correctly for full nutrition
If one of your goals in the new year is to eat more vegetables, you'll want to make sure they're cooked just right. And several options provide more than just good taste, they provide good nutrition too.
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 | A well-proven procedure can stop heart arrhythmias
A new study shows radiofrequency ablation is more effective than medication in treating atrial fibrillation. The procedure uses heat to destroy muscle in the area producing the unusual rhythm. This treatment is also being used to treat other heart rhythm disorders. As a local woman found out, you don't have to live with the symptoms.
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| Clearing up acne myths
Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on over the counter treatments for acne. But don't buy the wrong things because you buy into acne myths.
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 | Treating body image issues is important for cancer survivors
There's a new program under study to help cancer patients get back one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to living after the disease. We're talking about body image.
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 | A "tightrope" can fix a bulging bunion
A bulging bunion sometimes forces people to look at surgery for a fix. But there's another option. It's still a surgery, but one that tethers the toes back into alignment.
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