The FBI is investigating a surgical device that was found to spread cancer in women, including looking into what the…
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Britain launches billboards against female genital mutilation
LONDON – Two survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) have launched Britain’s first billboard campaign to raise awareness and encourage…
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6 questions every woman has about her breasts
Perky or pendulous, AA or DDD—our boobs come in a seemingly infinite variety of shapes and sizes. Each pair is…
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Wide use of prescription painkillers found in US women of childbearing age, CDC reports
ATLANTA – Prescription painkillers are used widely by U.S. women of childbearing age, a federal report released on Thursday found,…
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New Studies Point to Clot Risk of a Popular Contraceptive
New evidence emerged on Friday that women taking Bayer’s best-selling contraceptive Yasmin may run a higher risk of dangerous blood…
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CDC: More women need chlamydia screening
Too few young, sexually active women in the United States are getting screened for chlamydia, according to a new study…
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What Happens to Leftover Frozen Embryos?
Couples who have frozen embryos left over after undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) are more likely to donate them to other…
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Experts warn against do-it-yourself facelifts
People performing DIY facelifts are dicing with disaster—even death, a medical expert has warned. According to Cosmetic Physicians Society of…
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Drinking during pregnancy may harm an infant’s ability to learn even before he is born, according to a new study…
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3-D mammograms see breast tissue better
When Toby Klausner found out about the new 3D mammograms at Brookhaven Women’s Imaging Services on Long Island, N.Y., she…
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