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Little benefit of breast imaging tests for women with breast pain, study suggests
Researchers have found that women with breast pain who receive imaging (mammograms, MRIs or ultrasounds) as part of breast pain evaluation, undergo follow-up diagnostic testing, but do not tend to…
Dietary cadmium may be linked with breast cancer risk
Dietary cadmium, a toxic metal widely dispersed in the environment and found in many farm fertilizers, may lead to an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a new study….
Health groups issue cervical cancer screening guidelines
A coalition of three health groups has released new guidelines for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer. The guidelines generally advise a reduction in the number of tests…
Stop Smoking Success Tips!
Smoking habit is very detrimental to health. In fact, active smokers already know and realize that their risk of developing lung cancer, emphysema and heart attacks later in life due…
‘Brain fog’ of menopause confirmed
The difficulties that many women describe as memory problems when menopause approaches are real, according to a new study. The findings won’t come as a surprise to millions of women,…
Potential drug for speeding up cellular recycling
Cell biologists have identified a potential drug that speeds up trash removal from the cell’s recycling center, the lysosome. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health News Incoming search terms:cellular recycling speeds
Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening
Researchers have, for the first time, described the genetic basis of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women that is marked by chronic pelvic pain and infertility. The researchers’ discovery…
Circumcision may help protect against prostate cancer
A new analysis has found that circumcision before a male’s first sexual intercourse may help protect against prostate cancer. The study suggests that circumcision can hinder infection and inflammation that…
Powerful treatment provides effective relief for urinary incontinence, study suggests
The biggest study into the treatment of urinary incontinence with botulinum toxin (trade name Botox) has demonstrated that it is effective in treating overactive bladder (OAB) – a debilitating common…
Scientists claim brain memory code cracked
Despite a century of research, memory encoding in the brain has remained mysterious. Neuronal synaptic connection strengths are involved, but synaptic components are short-lived while memories last lifetimes. This suggests…