Treating the Mind Eases Irritable Bowel (HealthDay)Hypnotherapy, antidepressants and other mind-centered treatments could help people battling severe irritable bowel syndrome, a British survey of the literature finds.

Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks (HealthDay)Sleep apnea greatly increases the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy, according to a U.S. study that looked at nationwide data on millions of pregnancies in 2003.

‘No-Period’ Contraceptive Pill Gains FDA Approval (HealthDay)Lybrel, a birth-control pill that does away with a woman’s monthly period, was approved Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Gum Disease Boosts Tongue Cancer Risk in Men (HealthDay)Chronic gum disease could boost a man’s risk for tongue cancer, whether or not he smokes, a U.S. study finds.

Improved Delivery Shortens Breast Cancer Radiation Time (HealthDay)A sophisticated radiation therapy system safely allows the delivery of a higher daily dose for breast cancer patients and shortens the treatment time for women from six or seven weeks to just four, researchers say.

Hair Relaxers Won’t Boost Black Women’s Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)Black women who routinely use hair relaxers can relax: The products will not increase their risk of breast cancer, a new study finds.

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