Archive for February, 2007

Young Women Put At Risk Because Of New Smear Test Policy, Say Doctors

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Last month, the BMJ reported a fall in the number of young women attending smear

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Vaccinating Against Cervical Cancer

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Since last year, it has become possible to vaccinate against the human papillomavirus

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Abortion — Where To Draw The Line?

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

The 40th anniversary in October this year of the passing of the UK Abortion Act is

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5 Genetic Variations Identified Associated With Risk Of Venous Thrombosis In Women

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Researchers have identified new genetic variations that may be associated with the
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‘Eat Smart’ Healthy Meeting Guide Released

Monday, February 12th, 2007

As part of ongoing efforts to improve the health of North Carolinians by helping them to

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More Lung Cancer in Female Nonsmokers

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Women Who’ve Never Smoked at Greater Risk Than Nonsmoking Men

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Smell of Male Sweat May Arouse Women

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Sniffing a Compound in Male Sweat Boosted Women’s Mood, Sexual Arousal in Study

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Stroke Symptoms May Differ in Women

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Women Less Likely to Report Classic Symptoms

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Obesity poses larger diabetes risk than inactivity

Monday, February 12th, 2007

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Although obesity and lack of physical activity both raise the risk

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Screening For Breast Cancer With No Compression And No Radiation

Friday, February 9th, 2007

  Who would have thought that a technology for detecting breast cancer used today actually

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