Breast Cancer
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High-Fiber Diet May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Eating lots of fiber during the teen and early adulthood years may play a role in llowering breast cancer risk later in life, a new study suggests.
Task Force Issues New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
By Cari Nierenberg published
Here are the latest recommendations about mammograms.
A Revolution in Breast Cancer Treatment? Milder Options are Emerging (Op-Ed)
By Dr. Bhavesh Balar, Dr. Kenneth Tomkovich published
Breast cancer treatments are evolving, and lives are being saved.
Begin Mammograms at Age 45, New Guidelines Say
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
New guidelines say that women should start getting mammograms at age 45, rather than age 40.
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Virus Found in Cattle
By Kathleen Lees published
Women's risk of breast cancer may be linked a virus called bovine leukemia virus, a new study finds.
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
By Sara G. Miller published
A new study adds another health benefit to the Mediterranean diet's long list.
In Men with Breast Cancer, Double Mastectomies Are on the Rise
By Sara G. Miller published
Double mastectomies have sharply increased in men. But are they necessary?
Women Who Sit Too Much Have Higher Breast Cancer Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
Too much time spent sitting at work and during off hours may increase women's risk of breast and endometrial cancer, a new study from Sweden suggests.
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