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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>>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>>If a woman's sex drive has waned to the point where she's distressed about it, or the issue is causing relationship problems, the medication dubbed "female Viagra" may help, a review of several studies suggests.
more>>If a woman's sex drive has waned to the point where she's distressed about it, or the issue is causing relationship problems, the medication dubbed "female Viagra" may help, a review of several studies suggests.
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>>Women who live where the air is thick with pollutants may be more likely to have dense breasts, a known risk factor for breast cancer, new research suggests.
more>>Women who live where the air is thick with pollutants may be more likely to have dense breasts, a known risk factor for breast cancer, new research suggests.
more>>More older American women than ever are drinking -- and drinking hard, a new study shows.
more>>More older American women than ever are drinking -- and drinking hard, a new study shows.
more>>Cholesterol plays a vital role in your health, so it's important to understand the different types of cholesterol and how to influence their levels, a heart specialist says.
more>>Cholesterol plays a vital role in your health, so it's important to understand the different types of cholesterol and how to influence their levels, a heart specialist 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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