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U.S. Mammography Rates Drop Following Task Force Recommendations

THURSDAY, June 28 -- The number of women in their 40s getting routine mammograms has dropped since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advised against regular screenings for women in this age group, according to a new study.Researchers from... read more..

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Use Caution When Exercising in Hot Weather

SATURDAY, June 30 -- During hot weather, people who exercise outdoors need to take steps to avoid heat injury, according to the American Council on Exercise.Staying hydrated is essential, and can be accomplished by drinking a large amount of fluids... read more..

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Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse

TUESDAY, May 8 -- Routine screening of women for domestic violence could reduce cases of abuse and injuries, a new analysis indicates.The review of recent studies, which was commissioned by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), also... read more..

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Irregular Heartbeat Poses Greater Stroke Risk for Women Than Men

TUESDAY, May 8 -- Older women with the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation face a 14 percent greater risk of stroke than men with the same condition, Canadian researchers report.The raised risk remained higher even when women were... read more..

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Exercise May Boost Survival in Breast, Colon Cancer

TUESDAY, May 8 -- Being physically active might lengthen the lives of people with breast and colon cancer, a new study suggests.Exercise may also benefit patients with other cancers, but there is no substantial evidence to make that claim, the... read more..

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