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As the debate continues about the best time for mammograms, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is asking women to add their voice to the discussion.
more>>As the debate continues about the best time for mammograms, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is asking women to add their voice to the discussion.
more>>A woman's prognosis after an ovarian cancer diagnosis may be affected by a number of unexpected factors, new research suggests.
more>>A woman's prognosis after an ovarian cancer diagnosis may be affected by a number of unexpected factors, new research suggests.
more>>Close to half of breast cancer patients who chose to have a double mastectomy after genetic testing didn't actually have the gene mutations known to raise the risk of additional cancers, a new survey found.
more>>Close to half of breast cancer patients who chose to have a double mastectomy after genetic testing didn't actually have the gene mutations known to raise the risk of additional cancers, a new survey found.
more>>Breast-feeding helps protect women against breast cancer, a new report finds.
more>>Breast-feeding helps protect women against breast cancer, a new report finds.
more>>Just a minute or two of running every day could strengthen your bones, new research suggests.
more>>Just a minute or two of running every day could strengthen your bones, new research suggests.
more>>Women exposed to estrogen for longer periods of time during the reproductive years may have a lower risk of depression, a new study finds.
more>>Women exposed to estrogen for longer periods of time during the reproductive years may have a lower risk of depression, a new study finds.
more>>Eating a healthy diet and exercising during pregnancy isn't just good for the developing baby.
more>>Eating a healthy diet and exercising during pregnancy isn't just good for the developing baby.
more>>Many women at high risk for breast cancer do not take the drug tamoxifen to prevent the disease, often because they confuse naturally occurring symptoms with side effects from the drug.
more>>Many women at high risk for breast cancer do not take the drug tamoxifen to prevent the disease, often because they confuse naturally occurring symptoms with side effects from the drug.
more>>As the debate continues about the best time for mammograms, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is asking women to add their voice to the discussion.
more>>As the debate continues about the best time for mammograms, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is asking women to add their voice to the discussion.
more>>The safety of hair products has been debated for years. Now, new research suggests that black women who use dark hair dyes face a higher risk of breast cancer, while chemical relaxers and straighteners boost the odds in white women
more>>The safety of hair products has been debated for years. Now, new research suggests that black women who use dark hair dyes face a higher risk of breast cancer, while chemical relaxers and straighteners boost the odds in white women
more>>A twice-daily pill could help some advanced breast cancer patients avoid or delay follow-up sessions of chemotherapy, a new clinical trial reports.
more>>A twice-daily pill could help some advanced breast cancer patients avoid or delay follow-up sessions of chemotherapy, a new clinical trial reports.
more>>A drug called Xeloda can extend the lives of some women whose breast cancer is not wiped out by standard treatment, a new clinical trial finds.
more>>A drug called Xeloda can extend the lives of some women whose breast cancer is not wiped out by standard treatment, a new clinical trial finds.
more>>Things that keep you healthy overall, also appear to help lower a woman's risk of breast cancer, a new review says.
more>>Things that keep you healthy overall, also appear to help lower a woman's risk of breast cancer, a new review says.
more>>When is a carrot not just a carrot? When it's a "twisted citrus-glazed carrot."
more>>When is a carrot not just a carrot? When it's a "twisted citrus-glazed carrot."
more>>Nearly 10 million American adults have a serious mental illness, and a similar number have considered suicide during the past year, according to a new government report on the nation's behavioral ills.
more>>Nearly 10 million American adults have a serious mental illness, and a similar number have considered suicide during the past year, according to a new government report on the nation's behavioral ills.
more>>Many barriers can keep people from psychotherapy, such as cost or the availability of a qualified health provider.
more>>Many barriers can keep people from psychotherapy, such as cost or the availability of a qualified health provider.
more>>As reports of the carnage at Monday's Ariana Grande show in Manchester, England, continue to pour in, many teens with tickets to concerts during the coming summer music season may be reluctant to attend an event.
more>>As reports of the carnage at Monday's Ariana Grande show in Manchester, England, continue to pour in, many teens with tickets to concerts during the coming summer music season may be reluctant to attend an event.
more>>City life seems to take a toll on the adolescent mind, new research suggests.
more>>City life seems to take a toll on the adolescent mind, new research suggests.
more>>A simple phone call can make a big difference to someone who's attempted suicide and may be contemplating another try.
more>>A simple phone call can make a big difference to someone who's attempted suicide and may be contemplating another try.
more>>A controversial new Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why," has renewed public focus on the tragedy of teen suicide -- and a new study suggests its release is timely.
more>>A controversial new Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why," has renewed public focus on the tragedy of teen suicide -- and a new study suggests its release is timely.
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