What is a mammogram? A mammogram is a safe, low-dose x-ray picture of the breast. It is currently the most effective method of detecting breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. Why should I have a mammogram? A mammogram can find breast cancer that is … [Read more...] about Mammograms — What You Need To Know
New Genetic Test for Patients with Breast Cancer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2008 Media Inquiries: Karen Riley, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Approves New Genetic Test for Patients with Breast Cancer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel genetic test for … [Read more...] about New Genetic Test for Patients with Breast Cancer
HPV Vaccine Implicated in Teen’s Paralysis
Another Family’s Gardasil Story The following article was written by Deborah Kotz, senior writer for U.S. News & World Report, who covers everything women care about when it comes to their health. About a month after being vaccinated against the cervical cancer-causing … [Read more...] about HPV Vaccine Implicated in Teen’s Paralysis
GlaxoSmithKline responds to FDA on Cervarix
Glaxo plans to submit final Cervarix study data for approval Issued – Monday 30 June 2008, London, UK & Philadelphia, US GlaxoSmithKline today provided the following update regarding its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of … [Read more...] about GlaxoSmithKline responds to FDA on Cervarix
Coffee benefits your health and protects against many diseases.
Why is there resistance to the idea that coffee benefits your health? Here’s why. Almost thirty years ago researchers at Harvard University announced a connection between coffee consumption and cancer. A few years later they retracted the study and recognized that the … [Read more...] about Coffee benefits your health and protects against many diseases.