'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Health - November 13, 2009
But women shouldn't take oral contraceptives just to control wheezing, expert says
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Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy
Health - November 12, 2009
In studies with mice, pentamidine combats genetic defects that lead to myotonic dystrophy
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Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor
Health - November 12, 2009
As hormone use declined, so did incidence of abnormal cells in milk ducts, study finds
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Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women?
Health - November 12, 2009
When certain bacteria enter the urinary tract
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Pain Lingers More Than 2 Years After Breast Cancer Treatment Ends
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 10, 2009
Nearly half of all breast cancer patients still experience discomfort years later; what they can do.
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Health Advice: How Common Is Anal Cancer?
By
Deborah K. Armstrong, M.D.
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Health - November 10, 2009
Farrah Fawcett's death earlier this year made reader wonder: What's my risk?
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Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Health - November 10, 2009
Signs that you should seek help
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Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women
Health - November 10, 2009
Researchers suspect lower vitamin D levels may be to blame
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Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too
Health - November 9, 2009
Study in mice reports success with drugs that inhibit estrogen
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Abortion Coverage Severely Restricted in House Health Reform Bill
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 9, 2009
Women getting insurance through the government's new system probably won't have abortion coverage.
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Dense Breasts Raise Risk of Cancer Recurrence
Health - November 9, 2009
Study didn't answer question of why this is so, however
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Rihanna Embraces Her Role as Poster Girl for Domestic Violence
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 5, 2009
She's embarrassed by the leaked photo of her bruised face but willing to speak out against abusers.
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New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
Health - November 4, 2009
Working differently than Gardasil, Cervarix, it targets inside of virus, study shows
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Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients
Health - November 4, 2009
Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds
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7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 3, 2009
Hand sanitizer or soap? How many shots? What to do to protect yourself and your family from infection
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Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test
Health - November 2, 2009
Many ignore guidelines, recommend screening to women at low risk, survey shows
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Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
Health - November 2, 2009
Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds
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Health Buzz: Group to Track H1N1 Vaccine Safety and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - November 2, 2009
Americans and their preference for the sweet and salty; House healthcare bill and women's issues
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House Healthcare Bill Rewards Activism on Women's Issues
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 30, 2009
The bill also rewards those, like ex-NFL player Joe Theismann, who lobbied hard for men's health.
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Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections
Health - October 30, 2009
Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds
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Laying Still Raises Artificial Insemination Success
Health - October 29, 2009
Moving around right after procedure cuts conception rate, study found
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Sick with H1N1? 6 Ways to Keep From Infecting Friends and Family
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 28, 2009
I got swine flu from my daughter and want to keep my other kids and in-laws from getting sick.
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Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
Health - October 28, 2009
Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes
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Surgery for Breast Cancer: Complex Options, Difficult Decisions
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 27, 2009
Choosing between a lumpectomy and mastectomy isn't as easy as looking at a few study findings.
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