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Top 10 questions about breast cancer answered

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Breast cancer receives much attention during October's awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it's crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round. Why do I need to worry about breast cancer and having routine mammograms? This is the most common question shared during breast clinic consultations. Many people mention that they don't have any family history...

Dr. Oz says “of course” pregnant women should take Tylenol if a doctor says so

"The overwhelming evidence that we have seen over the last 20 years does not show causation for acetaminophen causing autism."

She Held Her Baby for an Hour. Then the State Took Her Away.

The government took Ivana Bronlund's daughter away an hour after she was born.

Clinic Workers Fired After Posting Pics Of Women’s Discharge

The now-deleted clip, originally posted by a user under the handle @angieuncut, showed a group of staff gathered around a medical chair, appearing to ridicule what seems to be discharge left on exam room paper by a patient.

Skin Care Products That May Not Work

Anti-Cellulite Lotion Lotion is a moisturizer that can hydrate your skin. This can make it look smoother. An anti-cellulite product with caffeine may tighten the surface of your skin for a little while. This can make your cellulite harder to see, but it doesn’t get rid of it. Lotion can’t get deep enough under your skin to break up your fat. Try this instead: Talk to your dermatologist. There are treatments that can make your cellulite less...

Common heart attack drug doesn’t work and may raise risk of death for some women, new studies say

CNN  – A class of drugs called beta-blockers — used for decades as a first-line treatment after a heart attack— doesn’t benefit the vast majority of patients and may contribute to a higher risk of hospitalization and death in some women but not in men, according to groundbreaking new research. “These findings will reshape all international clinical guidelines on the use of beta-blockers in men and women and should spark a long-needed, sex-specific approach to...

Alaska woman seriously injured in bear attack while jogging near her home

Between 2000 to 2017, state health officials reported 10 fatal attacks and 68 hospitalizations due to bear-related injuries.

Everyday Habits to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Balance Your Diet Your food choices may help cut your odds of having breast cancer, though scientists are doing more research to learn how diet affects the disease. Focus on vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains, which should make up two-thirds of your plate. Reserve the other third for lean protein such as poultry or fish. More than 5 cups a day of plant-based fare is a good guideline. Limit Alcohol If you’re a woman who has two or...

Woman shares her therapist’s incredibly helpful mental health hack: ‘Run the dishwasher twice’

Upworthy – Danielle Wunker, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, shared a story on her Facebook page that is resonating with people who struggle with mental health issues. It reads: "When I was at one of my lowest (mental) points in life, I couldn't get out of bed some days. I had no energy or motivation and was barely getting by. I had therapy once per week, and on this particular week I didn't have much...

Woman, saying raw milk sickened her toddler and led to loss of unborn baby, sues Florida dairy farm

NBC NEWS – A woman has sued a Florida dairy farm state officials linked to an outbreak of infections from consuming raw milk, claiming she lost her unborn child while she was caring for her toddler who got sick from the milk. Rachel Maddox claimed that she didn’t know about the risks involved with raw milk and that her child became seriously sick after having consumed the product, according to the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in...

Former Russian Miss Universe contestant, 30, dies after elk smashes through windshield

Russian model Kseniya Alexandrova was married just four months before fatal elk collision on highway

Woman Hit With $21,000 in Medical Bills After Nearly Swallowing A Bat

While Erica Kahn was photographing the night sky during a trip out West, a wild bat got tangled between her camera and her face, then scrambled partly into her mouth.

Student graduates from college years after battling stomach tumor

“We really, really need to emphasize that kindness, humanity, being humble, and being there for one another is something that makes the world a better place. I know that sounds so cliché, but it’s the truth. Without faith, and without each other, we truly have nothing.”
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