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  Mammograms Do Save Lives: Study

  Women confused by the conflicting advice surrounding the benefits and timing of mammograms will...

  • Posted November 9, 2018
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  Smoking, Diabetes May Be Especially Risky for Women’s Hearts

  Smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure: all bad for the heart, but perhaps worse for...

  • Posted November 8, 2018
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  Why Bystanders Are Less Likely to Give CPR to Women

  Some bystanders may avoid performing CPR on women because they fear hurting them, or...

  • Posted November 5, 2018
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  Global Melanoma Deaths Up Among Men, But Not Women

  Melanoma skin cancer death rates in men are on the rise in most countries,...

  • Posted November 5, 2018
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  How Necessary Is HPV Cervical Cancer Screening for Women After Age 55?

  Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) has become the standard of care in screening for...

  • Posted November 2, 2018
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  Half of Older Women Suffer Incontinence, Many Don’t Tell Their Doc

  Nearly half of older American women have urinary incontinence, but many have not talked...

  • Posted November 1, 2018
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  Less-Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer May Bring More Risks, Studies Find

  Surgeons have long turned to a minimally invasive means of hysterectomy when treating early...

  • Posted November 1, 2018
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  Vaginal Ring That Targets Pregnancy, HIV Seems Safe: Study

  An experimental vaginal ring meant to prevent pregnancy and HIV looks safe, according to...

  • Posted October 26, 2018
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  Hormonal Changes Might Lead to Hernias in Aging Men, Mouse Study Suggests

  Age-related increases in estrogen may be the reason why inguinal hernias are common among...

  • Posted October 19, 2018
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  U.S. Birth Rates Continue to Drop as Age of New Moms Rises

  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17, 2018American women are having fewer children, and they’re having them later...

  • Posted October 17, 2018
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  ER Nurses Might Do Better ‘Eyeballing’ Patients

  “Eyeballing” emergency room patients may be better than a formal medical assessment in identifying...

  • Posted October 16, 2018
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  C-Section Rates Have Nearly Doubled Since 2000: Study

  The number of women delivering babies via cesarean section has nearly doubled worldwide since...

  • Posted October 12, 2018
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  The Ideal Weight Makes for a Healthier Pregnancy

  If you’re overweight and thinking of starting a family, there’s compelling evidence that you...

  • Posted October 10, 2018
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  Four Myths About Breast Cancer Debunked

  There are four common myths about breast cancer that can affect prevention and treatment...

  • Posted October 9, 2018
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