Mothers-to-be impart antibodies to offspring that pay dividends later

Three Europeans recognized for linking viruses to AIDS, cervical cancer. (p. 10)

Asian-Caucasian couples having children face slightly increased risks of pregnancy complications.

Revamped anthrax vaccination regimen eases some side effects that have hampered the vaccine’s acceptance.

Use of clot-busting drugs as long as 4½ hours after an event pays dividends later. (p. 16)

The diabetes drug pramlintide facilitates year-long weight loss in obese volunteers, a new study shows.

One study of many recent investigations of how calorie restriction affects people shows that bone density does not necessarily suffer when a person loses weight quickly. (p. 15)

Excess calcium in the blood might signal an increased risk of fatal prostate cancer, a new study finds.

Having an older father might increase a person’s risk of developing bipolar disorder, a large population survey finds.

A variant form of a gene called TLR3 offers some protection against the eye disease known as dry macular degeneration.

People at risk of the colon disorder known as diverticulitis don’t need to avoid nuts, corn and popcorn, as previously recommended.

A large, long-term study of sleep apnea links the breathing disorder to increased risk of death.

Statins, developed to fight cholesterol, may also prevent some dementia, a study of older Hispanics finds.

A gene variant explains why some people get muscle pains from cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins.

Viagra eases some sexual problems for women taking antidepressants