Breast Cancer
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Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Breast Cancer
By Rachael Rettner published
Women with mutations in the BRCA1 gene are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Early research suggests that existing drugs may help prevent this type of breast cancer.
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How Obesity May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
Women with a certain genetic marker may be at increased risk for breast cancer, especially if they are overweight or obese, a new study suggests.
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High-Fat Diet Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
By Martta Kelly published
Eating a diet high in saturated fat may increase women's risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.
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What a Mammogram Could Do for You: Study Lays Out Risk & Benefits
By Bahar Gholipour published
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Why a Recent Mammography Study is Deeply Flawed (Op-Ed)
By Dr. Mitva Patel published
The methods behind a study questioning mammograms was itself highly questionable.
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Mammograms Do Not Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths, Study Finds
By Bahar Gholipour published
Yearly mammograms in middle-age women do not reduce breast cancer deaths — these tests are essentially as good as physical examination alone, according to a new 25-year study from Canada.
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After Surviving Breast Cancer, Yoga May Be Recovery Key (Op-Ed)
By Janice Kiecolt-Glaser published
Yoga clearly reduces fatigue and inflammation in breast cancer survivors, a new study shows.
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