Apart from commonly reported complications for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a new study links the treatment with a high risk of asthma in postmenopausal women.

Previous studies had reported asthma to be more common in young women after the initiation of menstruation, pointing out a possible link between female hormones and asthma.

In line with previous researches, a new study confirms that intense exercise lowers the risk of developing painful gallstones.

Gallstones, considered to be asymptomatic in the majority of cases, are commonly reported in one in every three women and one in every six men. The condition is more frequently seen in seniors.

A once-a-day pill has shown promising results in rebuilding the bone structure in rodents suffering from severe osteoporosis, a new study finds.

Osteoporosis is a health condition in which the bones become fragile, porous and more vulnerable to fracture.

A new study finds drinking two or more sweetened drinks per week increases one's risk of developing pancreatic tumors — the rare but deadliest type of cancer.

According to the study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, those who drink soft drinks frequently are at an 87 percent higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Maternal infection during pregnancy increases the risk of developing asthma in the child in the long run, a new study finds.

According to the study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, babies born to mothers with chorioamnionitis — inflammation of the placenta or amniotic fluid due to a number of bacterial infections of the vagina including E. coli and group B streptococci — and those born prematurely are more likely to develop asthma by the age of eight.

Individuals with higher brain levels of the gratification hormone and low sensitivity to it are more vulnerable to addictive behaviors, drug abuse and gambling, a new study finds.

According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), constant craving for stimulation is greater among those who have higher brain levels of dopamine, particularly because of their lower sensitivity to it.

Using a popular herbal remedy known as ginkgo biloba places epileptic patients at an increased risk of experiencing seizure attacks, a new study finds.

Many use ginkgo biloba remedies to treat a wide range of health conditions including depression, memory problems, poor concentration, headaches, irritable bladder, alcohol abuse and dizziness.

While infections and other medical complications are generally blamed for premature birth, a new study finds certain gene variants are responsible for the condition.

According to the study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, certain gene variants in both babies and mothers play a critical role in controlling the immune responses, which can theoretically trigger labor.