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Most of us in developed countries have dwelled in the shadow of cancer. We've anxiously awaited a test result, become intimate with chemotherapy for ourselves or a loved one or held vigil at a bedside. During those intense and often tragic periods...
Women are less likely to be screened for breast cancer if they are obese, according to a new study in the Journal of Women's Health. Despite having insurance and receiving reminders to get screened, "...a significant portion of the population is...
Mothers have a new reason to make their children eat their greens, and it is not just "because I told you so." A recent article published by Georgetown researchers in The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry suggests that cruciferous vegetables such as...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2011) — A new study questions the controversial U.S. Preventative Service Task Force recommendations for breast cancer screening, with data that shows starting at a younger age and screening more frequently will result in...
Low-income communities suffer from a plethora of problems that are largely absent in more affluent areas. Among these are high crime rates, lack of employment opportunities, crowded, underfunded schools, substandard infrastructure and...

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