Benefits of Mammography
2013-12-12
Review of 4 large studies on mammography concludes screening leads to substantial reduction in breast cancer deaths.
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New Look at Past Studies Highlights Importance of Mammograms
2013-12-11
However, review didn’t include women in their 40s, so debate may not endContinue Reading
Breast Size, Exercise and Cancer Risk
2013-12-10
Larger-breasted women and those who don’t exercise are at greater risk of dying from breast cancer, study finds.
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Bigger Breasts, Lack of Exercise Tied to Breast Cancer Mortality
2013-12-09
But getting more exercise appeared to offer a level of protection, 11-year study foundContinue Reading
Viagra for Menstrual Cramps?
2013-12-09
In preliminary study of 25 women, those getting the drug reported greater pain reliefContinue Reading
Money Problems Can Compromise Breast Cancer Care
2013-12-08
Study found gaps in health insurance, lower income and debt reduced chances of recommended therapyContinue Reading
Some Diabetes Drugs May Affect Cancer Risk in Women: Study
2013-12-06
‘Insulin sensitizers’ tied to lower odds of developing cancer when compared to other type of medicationContinue Reading
Good Body Image Goes Hand in Hand With Happier Relationship
2013-12-05
Survey finds that women who diet are less satisfied with themselvesContinue Reading
Fertility Treatments Behind High Rates of Multiple Births: Study
2013-12-04
But unlike other methods, growing IVF use may help reverse trend, experts sayContinue Reading
Study: Pollen Allergies May Raise Risk for Blood Cancers in Women
2013-12-04
Researchers say hormones might play role in link, but don’t know why
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Frequent Mammograms Tied to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Spread
2013-12-04
Patients who had scans at shorter intervals had less lymph node involvement, study foundContinue Reading
Mammography Screening Intervals
2013-12-04
Women who have frequent mammograms less likely to be diagnosed with cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes, study finds.
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Breast-Density Changes May Be Tied to Cancer Risk: Study
2013-12-03
Breast tissue that developed cancer tended to undergo more varied density changes over time, research showsContinue Reading
Mild Heart Disease May Pose Equal Risks for Men and Women
2013-12-03
Study calculated chances of heart attack and cardiac deathContinue Reading