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How’s this for interesting: A new study has found a link between hip size in moms and breast cancer in daughters.
In a study of the maternity records of more than 6,000 women, David J.P. Barker, M.D., Ph.D., and Kent Thornburg, Ph.D., of Oregon Health & Science University discovered a strong correlation between the size and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Julie at Declutter It! offers 10 excellent ideas for throwing an awareness party with a pink theme as part of the b5media Home and Dining Channel’s October blog carnival. Be sure to check it out, and visit the other channel blogs for more great awareness posts.
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iVillage offers a great collection of info for bone health, heart health, breast health, colon health, and mental and emotional health just for women. Each topic area offers 5 ways to evaluate and improve your current health, things to watch out for, or research findings you need to know. Check it out!
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Human papillomavirus has long been associated with cervical cancer, but now it seems to be correlated with bladder cancer as well. Gloria over at Cancer Commentary fills us in on some of the details. Does this new finding have any impact on your opinions about whether the new HPV vaccine should be mandatory or optional […]
According to a recent report, women who consume more calcium may be less likely to have their breast cancer spread to their bones. Yet another reason to make sure you’re eating a balanced diet and supplementing with a multi-vitamin! Think milk, cheese, yogurt, broccoli… There are lots of options to up your calcium intake.
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If you missed it on Sunday night, here’s i2y founder Matt Zachary on Lifetime TV’s Side Order of Life:
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Women’s Health magazine has rounded up a ton of research, real-life experiences, tips, tools, and links to help you increase your own understanding of this disease and spread awareness.
Check it out, and use this month as a springboard to start feeling your boobies regularly if you’re not already. […]
Some of today’s important health headlines:
Genes Linked to Suicidal Thinking During Antidepressant Treatment
Excerpt: Specific variations in two genes are linked to suicidal thinking that sometimes occurs in people taking the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants, according to a large study led by scientists at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Mental […]
Who has time to stay on top of all the latest health news? Here are four recent headlines you need to know about:
Got Stress? It Could Impact Breast Cancer Recurrence
Excerpt: Women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer who have also endured previous traumatic or stressful events see their cancer recur nearly twice as fast as other […]
You’re not alone. That’s why HPVtest.com is a great resource for all women concerned about their risk of HPV and cervical cancer.
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Advice is categorized by age (or risk group) to make it easy to find the most pertinent info for your situation.
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