Oct

28

Breast cancer news

Posted by Sarah R

October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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BBC News: Women ‘unaware of alcohol threat’ - “Women do not know about one of the biggest health risks linked to drinking too much - a raised chance of breast cancer, says a survey.”
American Profile: The Importance of Breast Exams - “‘Breast cancer survival is linked directly to early detection,’ [...]

Oct

27

Vitamin D and breast cancer connection

Posted by Sarah R

October 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

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A new study led by Blackmore KM & colleagues from Mount Sinai Hospital in Ontario, Canada shows that vitamin D reduces the risk of breast cancer.
The study showed that by increasing your vitamin D intake (through both diet and exposure to sunshine) is associated with a “24% reduced risk of estrogen-receptor- [...]

Oct

16

Caffeine consumption not linked to breast cancer risk

Posted by Sarah R

October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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I drink probably a dozen cups of coffee each week. I don’t drink coffee every day, but sometimes I drink six cups a day. I am pleased to read a recent Washington Post article letting me know that Caffeine consumption doesn’t raise overall breast cancer risks.
Caffeine, which is found in sodas, some medications, [...]

Aug

18

Abortion, partner violence and overspending

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August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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No evidence that single abortion causes significant mental conditions, APA task force report says - “An American Psychological Association task force review of more than 150 studies has found that although women who choose to terminate unplanned pregnancies might have feelings of grief and loss, the relative risk [...]