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Citrus fruits may reduce stroke risk in women

Increased consumption of flavonoid-rich foods such as certain citrus fruits may help reduce the risk of stroke in women, suggests a study by European and U.S. scientists. 5:51 PM ET

Bird flu in humans may be more prevalent but less deadly

More people may have been infected by the virus that causes bird flu than previously thought, and the number of deaths from H5N1 infection may have been "overestimated," according to a study in the journal Science. 3:56 PM ET

Colonoscopy cuts cancer death risk

A major U.S.-led study offers clear evidence that colonoscopies endured by millions of people can help prevent them from dying of colon cancer. 8:44 AM ET video

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