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'Basal-like' breast cancer does not originate from basal stem cellsNew research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and...
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High-fat diet during puberty linked to breast cancer risk later in lifeGirls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a...
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Prophylactic surgeries associated with lower risk of cancer for women with BRCA1/2 gene mutationsWomen at increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer because of inherited mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes who...
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Targeted strategies needed to find, prevent and treat breast cancer among Mexican-origin womenSpecific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican-origin women in this country, according to a...
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Surgeons impact whether a woman gets breast reconstructionWhen breast cancer surgeons regularly confer with plastic surgeons prior to surgery, their patients are more likely to have reconstruction,...
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Newly discovered protein gets to the roots of obesity and osteoporosisHere's good news for anyone trying to lose weight or has osteoporosis: Scientists are on the trail of a weight...
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Adult mammary stem cells in mice identified and isolated for first timeFor the first time, researchers have identified and isolated adult mammary stem cells in mice. Long-term implications of this research...
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Heart attacks jump in young Italian women, study findsThe incidence of acute myocardial infarction in Italy sharply increased, particularly among young women, between the years 2001 and 2005,...
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Body mass index and thrombogenic factors in newly menopausal womenA study of a subset of women in the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study suggests that as BMI increases, so...
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Vitamin A increases the presence of HIV in breast milk, studies suggestVitamin A and beta-carotene supplements are unsafe for HIV-positive women who breastfeed because they may boost the excretion of HIV...
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New evidence on how cranberry juice fights bacteria that cause urinary tract infectionsScientists report new evidence on the effectiveness of that old folk remedy -- cranberry juice -- for urinary tract infections.
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Salmon baby food? Babies need omega-3s and a taste for fish, scientist saysHas your toddler eaten fish today? A food science professor has two important reasons for including seafood in your young...
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New nuclear breast imaging technologies associated with higher cancer risks, study findsSome nuclear-based breast imaging exams may increase a woman's risk of developing radiation-induced cancer, according to new research. However, the...
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Nicotine binding to receptor linked to breast cancer cell growthWhen nicotine binds to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAchR), it is known to promote smoking addiction and may also directly...
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Alcohol intake increases certain types of breast cancer, study findsAlcohol increases the risk of lobular and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but not necessarily invasive ductal carcinomas, according to a...
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American women view STD vaccine positively, survey findsCost but not convenience plays a significant role in attitudes about vaccination for common human papillomaviruses for women over the...
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Low bone mineral density common in children and teenagers with inflammatory bowel diseaseNew research from Sweden is the first in Scandinavia to study the occurrence of low bone mineral density in children...
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New understanding of the 'flight-or-fight' responseNew research helps explain how the body's "flight-or-fight" response is mediated. The study may provide new answers to the question...
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Male menopause affects more than five million menWhile most frequently associated with women's health, age-related hormone changes, often dubbed menopause, can occur in men as well, causing...
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Diabetes risk in children increases risk for weak bonesChildren at risk for diabetes before they reach puberty also appear to be at risk for weak bones, researchers report....
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