What breastcancer.org says about this article Much research has shown that what you eat as well as your genetic make-up probably have some influence on your risk of breast cancer. The study reviewed here looked at how diet and genetics might combine to influence breast … [Read more...] about Vegetables Tied To Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Archives for March 2008
25% of U.S. Girls, Young Women Ages 14 to 19 Have Common STI
DAILY WOMEN'S HEALTH POLICY REPORT PUBLIC HEALTH & EDUCATION About 25% of U.S. girls and young women ages 14 to 19 have at least one of four common sexually transmitted infections, according to a study released Tuesday by CDC during a conference in Chicago, the New York Times … [Read more...] about 25% of U.S. Girls, Young Women Ages 14 to 19 Have Common STI
Confidential Teen Screening for STIs Needed
At least one in four teenage girls nationwide has a sexually transmitted disease, or more than 3 million teens, according to the first study of its kind in this age group. A virus that causes cervical cancer is by far the most common sexually transmitted infection in teen … [Read more...] about Confidential Teen Screening for STIs Needed
HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies…
...and may limit effectiveness of these breast cancer detection methods Women who take combined hormone therapy for about five years have a higher risk of abnormal mammograms and breast biopsies. This, in turn, may decrease the effectiveness of these methods of detecting … [Read more...] about HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies…
FDA Approves Wyeth Antidepressant
Read This FDA Press Release to the Partridge Family Theme Song, "Come on Get Happy" "Trav'lin' along, here's a song that we're singing Come on get happy A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringing We'll make you happy We'll make you happy Come on get happy!" Wyeth … [Read more...] about FDA Approves Wyeth Antidepressant