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A 1998 body-confidence survey by Glamour magazine uncovered the reasons why women consider their breasts to be important for their self-confidence. Findings revealed that women were contented and cherished their breasts no matter how small or big they are.

On an uneventful Monday night, Kim Cowan, 31 weeks into her first pregnancy, was sprawled on the couch reading about ways to pay down her debt. Then, without warning, she [...]

Byline: Lisa Singer There's new hope for women who are at high risk for delivering their baby early. A recent groundbreaking study found that the hormone progesterone reduced the risk [...]

Almost 70 percent of American women of childbearing age don't get enough of the B vitamin folic acid daily even though many of them are aware that it helps prevent [...]

All expectant couples should be offered screening for cystic fibrosis, according to new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder [...]

Byline: Lisa Singer Breast milk is best, and it can be even better. In addition to immunity-boosting antibodies and potent nutrients, it turns out that breast milk can also contain [...]

Byline: Lisa Singer Want to reduce your baby's chances of having heart disease in 50 years? What you eat during pregnancy may help, according to a new book. 'We know [...]

Add this to the list of complicated decisions you'll need to make before delivery: Should you save your baby's umbilical cord blood? 'It's a little bit like the question of [...]

ABSTRACTMolecular types of the Cryptococcus neoformans/Cryptococcus gattiispecies complex that infect dogs and cats differ regionally and with host species. Antifungal drug susceptibility can vary with molecular type, but the susceptibility of Cryptococcusisolates from dogs and cats is largely unknown. Cryptococcusisolates from 15 dogs and 27 cats were typed using URA5restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis (RFLP), PCR fingerprinting, and multilocus sequence typing (MLST). Susceptibility was determined using a microdilution assay (Sensititre YeastOne; Trek Diagnostic Systems). MICs were compared among groups. The 42 isolates studied comprised molecular types VGI (7%), VGIIa (7%), VGIIb (5%), VGIIc (5%), VGIII (38%), VGIV (2%), VNI (33%), and VNII (2%), as determined by URA5RFLP. The VGIV isolate was more closely related to VGIII according to MLST. All VGIII isolates were from cats. All sequence types identified from veterinary isolates clustered with isolates from humans. VGIII isolates showed considerable genetic diversity compared with other Cryptococcusmolecular types and could be divided into two major subgroups. Compared with C. neoformansMICs, C. gattiiMICs were lower for flucytosine, and VGIII MICs were lower for flucytosine and itraconazole. For all drugs except itraconazole, C. gattiiisolates exhibited a wider range of MICs than C. neoformans. MICs varied with Cryptococcusspecies and molecular type in dogs and cats, and MICs of VGIII isolates were most variable and may reflect phylogenetic diversity in this group. Because sequence types of dogs and cats reflect those infecting humans, these observations may also have implications for treatment of human cryptococcosis.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the October 2011 issue including "The Book on Publishing," by Keith Gessen, "Direct from Angelina," by Rich Cohen and "The Convictions of Conrad Black," by Bryan Burrough.

The article presents information on soy. According to the author, soy is a versatile and complete plant protein. Like meat, poultry, fish and dairy products, it contains all the amino acids that the body needs. It contains key nutrients, such as iron and zinc, found in meat. Edamame and soy nuts are also packed with B vitamins and are high in fiber, while tofu and soy milk are fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Unlike animal protein, though, soy has little to no saturated fat and zero cholesterol. Soy can be the basis of dinners and even desserts that are satisfying and nutritious.

Introduces different beauty products and discusses several beauty tips. Tennis Friend Natural Bug Repellent from Demeter; Biore Self-Heating Mask; Purpose of a cool button in a hair dryer.

The article provides information on survey conducted by the magazine "Real Simple," to find the best chocolates. Chocolate is one of the only fats that melt at body temperature, so savor a piece of chocolate by letting it slowly soften in mouth, advises psychologist Paul Rozin. Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Squares are the best in milk-chocolaty goodness. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups had the best texture and flavor and lasted a perfect time in mouth. Milk Way Midnight was the best dark chocolate and had perfect caramel.

Announces a summer fellowship program offered by the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership in Ancramdale, New York. Comment from Naomi Wolf, founder of the institute; Target participants of the program; Aim of the institute.

Features the achievements of several women in the United States. Marisa Nightingale as a member of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy; Helmet designed by skiers Halley and Heather Moore; Audrey Hepburn as the inspiration of actress Drew Barrymore.

Presents information on private time spent by women. Importance of doing things really appreciated; Ways to have fun; Recommendations for relaxation.