The GAVI international vaccines group is moving towards a price deal with drug makers which could mean the supply of…
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Mammograms: More cancers detected and more overdiagnosis
Mammograms have doubled the number of early-stage breast cancer cases detected in the U.S, but have not done much to…
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Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Blood Pressure Risk
Mothers who breastfeed for the recommended amount of time may have a somewhat lower risk of developing high blood pressure…
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Should breast cancer patients skip the pre-op MRI?
A new review of existing evidence suggests that using magnetic resonance imaging to “stage” a woman’s breast cancer before surgery…
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Study suggests breast cancer is clutch of 10 diseases
Scientists who conducted a major international study into the genetics of breast cancer say they can now classify the disease…
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HPV causes 26,000 cancer cases yearly, CDC finds
About 26,000 cases of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV),…
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Doctor Designs Specialty Bag for Breast Cancer Patients
When Dr. Elizabeth Thompson decided to undergo a radical double mastectomy because of an extensive family history of breast cancer,…
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Eating Better During Pregnancy Reduces Birth Defects
Pregnant women who eat a healthier diet are more likely to have babies without birth defects, according to a study…
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Pain relief can fall short after gynecologic surgery
For some women having a hysterectomy or other gynecologic surgery, at-home plans for pain relief may not be good enough,…
Read MorePlaytime with children cuts single mom’s stress, study finds
Single mothers eager to lower their stress levels should spend more time reading and playing games with their children, according…
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