Recent content from Courtnay Peifer
A saint's life in photos
Mother Teresa over the years
Minnesota mom: A rare glycogen storage disease
There are few outward signs that my son has an incurable disease.
Autistic brains respond differently, study says
The difference could explain why people with autism disorders are drawn to repetitive motions and learn details about narrow topics
'Significant' amounts of arsenic found in rice, group says
Consumer Reports urged the FDA to set permissible levels of arsenic in food
Drug combo increases breast cancer survival rates, study says
Study of nearly 700 women bolsters support for hormone-targeting therapy
Gene study raises hopes for colon cancer drugs
Genetic vulnerabilities could lead to powerful new treatments
FDA approves first new anti-obesity drug in decade
The pill is expected to be on the market early next year
DNA of fetus decoded with risk-free test
Method could one day be used to screen for genetic disorders
Curry may boost your immune system
Oregon State University researchers discover compound found in turmeric help fight infection
Weight may not predict heart disease
Metabolic health may be the biggest indicator for risk, scientists say
FDA evaluates at-home HIV test
If approved, the test would allow consumers to quickly test themselves
Too hot to handle: Young adults ignoring skin-cancer warnings
CDC says it's not making headway with warning about sunburns
FDA approves antibiotic to treat plague
FDA approved the powerful drug to also help reduce the risk if exposed to the bacteria that causes it
Exposure to violence harms DNA, study finds
The Duke University research could help explain why abused children face heightened risk of mental and physical disorders as adults
As women age, her daughter replaces her husband
Primary and secondary best friend shifts, study says
Breast cancer classifications offer hope for better treatment
Study analyzed genetic signatures of 997 tumors
Are you prone to kidney stone? Gene mutation may be culprit
A gene mutation may be to blame
Is brain's wiring a no-brainer? Turns out it's surprisingly simple
Brain nerve fibers may one day help diagnose mental disorders
