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GreatNonprofits and GuideStar, in parthernship with the National Association for Health and Fitness, Mental Health America, the Diabetes Hands Foundation, Cancer Schmancer, FACE AIDS, HopeLab and Blisstree are pleased to ...

Since the beginning of 2010 nearly 37,000 women have died as result of breast cancer. This year alone over 200,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Connecticut and Washington ...

According to a new report from the President's Cancer Panel, environmental toxins play a significant and under-recognized role in cancer, causing "grievous harm" to untold numbers of people. EWG's own ...

Several recent studies on breast cancer examined the benefits of interoperative radiotherapy, new drugs that prolong survival and the benefits of a diet containing the estrogen-like plant chemical lignan. Summaries ...

Caring for a man who has prostate cancer is a challenging experience, especially for significant others, who may have to adjust to a new lifestyle with their partner. Here are ...

If you are sexually active or you are planning to be, you need to schedule a pelvic exam. If it is your first pelvic you are bound to be scared. ...

First, congratulate yourself. Just reading this article is a huge step toward becoming tobacco free. Many people don't quit smoking because they think it's too hard to do. They think ...

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius spoke Thursday afternoon at the annual luncheon for the National Partnership for Women and Families about how the Patient Protection and ...

Underinsured black breast cancer patients have worse survival outcomes than underinsured white patients, a new U.S. study has found. Researchers analyzed the records of 574 breast cancer patients treated at ...

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer contracted by women in the U.S. The American Cancer Society estimates that 190,000 cases will be diagnosed this year and 40,000 ...

Since 1990, more and more women have been surviving breast cancer, largely because of early detection through mammography and improvements in treatment. However, breast cancer is still the second leading ...

Overview Despite having the most costly health system in the world, the United States consistently underperforms on most dimensions of performance, relative to other countries. This report—an update to three ...