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AFP - When her husband of 55 years began seeing another woman, former US Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor did not begin high-profile divorce proceedings or condemn his infidelity.

Sexual attraction is hard-wired into the brains of small worms called nematodes, say scientists who genetically manipulated some of the creatures to make them attracted to the same sex.

Is working in a hospital or doctor's office a prescription for passion?

OneWorld.net - NEW YORK, Oct 24 (OneWorld) - Some of the nation's leading performing artists are calling for the U.S. Congress to roll back the Bush administration's policy on global HIV/AIDS funds requiring abstinence from sex until marriage.

When married couples lose their cool with one another, it may take a toll on their hearts, too, researchers have found.

Women are more comfortable with the idea of childlessness than men, new research shows, and the surprise finding might really reflect differences in how each gender views the pressures of parenthood.

(HealthDay News) - When you're pregnant, it's important to eat healthy, regular meals to provide plenty of nutrients for your developing baby. But morning sickness can make that a tough task.

The number of induced abortions fell worldwide from almost 46 million in 1995 to less than 42 million 2003, a new survey finds.

Routine thyroid screening is not recommended for pregnant women, according to the top group representing U.S. obstetricians/gynecologists.

(HealthDay News) - Dating is a natural part of the teen years. But it's important for both teenagers and parents to review some basic dating safety information.

Few men may realize it, but if they're having problems achieving or sustaining erections, it may signal underlying heart trouble.

Since 2001, when U.S. health officials warned pregnant women to eat no more than 12 ounces of fish a week because of potential mercury contamination, many women have been confused, and fish consumption has dropped.

The largest study ever of the impact of environment and genes on the health of American children will be directed from 22 new centers across the United States, organizers said in a special news conference held Thursday.

While lower cholesterol is generally considered a good thing, new research suggests that very low cholesterol levels in pregnant women may harm the health of the fetus.

The deadly H5N1 bird flu virus can pass through the placenta of pregnant women and into the fetus, Chinese scientists report.

One in seven women suffers from depression before, during or after pregnancy, a new study finds.

Children with older brothers are more likely to become increasingly aggressive over time than children with older sisters, U.S. research suggests.

AP - People who develop cervical or testicular cancer may face another harsh reality: they are more likely to get divorced than those without the disease, a new study says.

Reuters - The risk of divorce increases if one partner suffers from testicular or cervical cancer, but other types have no effect on whether a couple stays together, Norwegian researchers said on Thursday.

Pregnant smokers can get help quitting with the use of nicotine replacement gum, patches or lozenges, according to a new study.