A Texas appeals court Wednesday turned down a stay of execution for a convicted triple murderer who claims a DNA test would prove his innocence. The petition by Hank Skinner "is dismissed and his motion for a stay of execution is denied. Applicant's motion for additional time to conduct an investigation is also denied," said the court ruling. Convicted ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite supplement makers' claims and popular perceptions, the benefits of soy in fighting hot flashes in women going through menopause remain unproven, according to a new analysis of 19 studies. Soy contains estrogen-like compounds, and researchers have proposed that the amount of soy a woman consumes may influence her risk of having hot flashes and night ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis may have increased risks of high blood pressure, having an underweight baby or needing a cesarean section, a new study suggests. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) arises when the immune system mistakenly attacks tissue in the joints, leading to inflammation, pain and progressive joint damage. The disease is more common in women than ...