Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows

There may be an association between high birth weight and an increased risk of overall leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease

The new H1N1 influenza strain may be just a little less catching than seasonal flu, but seems a little better able to cause stomach upsets, researchers reported on Thursday.

H1N1 influenza is causing mild symptoms that go away without medication in most patients, but care-givers should be alert for warning signs of severe cases, the head of the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say