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Breastfeeding counteracts risk for a type of cancer, study says
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African American women have higher rates of a type of breast cancer that isn't dependent for growth on the hormones estrogen or progesterone. They also have a higher rate of childbearing...Tags: Progesterone, African Americans, Physical Conditions, Minority Groups, Diseases and Illnesses
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'Rescue Me' Recap: Tommy Gavin handles an inferno of estrogen
Show Tracker'Rescue Me' Recap: Tommy Gavin handles and inferno of estrogen in episode 2 of the final season.... -
Triclosan: Is Bath & Body Works' new soap harmful to teens?
GreenspaceHealth and environmental groups have mounted a campaign against Bath & Body Works, urging the retailer to stop selling its line of “Summertime Scent” soaps that contain triclosan, a chemical categorized as a pesticide. Scientific studies... -
'Rescue Me' recap: Revelations come in all shapes and sizes
Show Tracker'Rescue Me' recap: Revelations come in all shapes and sizes in episode 3... -
'Rescue Me' recap: Loud and angry vs. silent but deadly
Show Tracker'Rescue Me' recap: It's now unmistakably clear why flames and explosions have taken a back seat in the final season of "Rescue Me." Who needs fires when the crew of 62 Truck is so good at fighting each other?... -
Breast cancer drug may slow lung cancer's march
The breast cancer drug tamoxifen may stall the progression of non-small cell lung cancer in those who take it after breast cancer treatment, a new study has found. Tamoxifen is the oldest of a wide array of medications that block the action of the...Tags: Lung Cancer, Physical Conditions, Tamoxifen (drug), Diseases and Illnesses, Human Body
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'Paraben-free': Should you care?
Special to the Los Angeles TimesWhether perusing the beauty and personal care products at Target or Whole Foods or shopping online at Sephora, consumers are increasingly encountering the phrase "paraben-free." What exactly does paraben-free mean, and why might it matter? We take a...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Human Body, Consumers, Economy, Business and Finance, Science and Technology
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Does this birth control pill make me look fat?
Tribune staff reporterLike a lot of young women, Kelsey Webb, 25, has been off and on birth control pills since she was 18. Every time she started taking them, she gained 5 to 10 pounds. "My normal weight is around 125 pounds. On the pill, I would get up to 130 or 135," says...Tags: Progesterone, Ovaries, Medical Specialization, Human Body, Celebrities and Health Issues
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Breast cancer and the HCG diet
When VJ Sleight’s breast cancer returned last year, she wondered if the unusual recurrence – 23 years after her original diagnosis -- had anything to do with the controversial hCG diet that she had repeatedly followed.
The near-starvation...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Chicago Tribune, Human Body, Tumors, Hormone Replacement Therapy
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How To Cancer-Proof Your Diet
PIX11.comThere are more than 100 types of cancer out there, including breast, prostate and lung cancer - and although we all want to avoid the BIG C, many of us aren't helping our bodies fight back. Nutritionist Ashley Koff will be here to help you cancer-proof...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Prostate, Human Body, Medical Research, Breast Cancer
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