Women Information - November 20, 2008

Women Not Getting Enough Mammograms

September 12, 2005 - Topics women, radiation, survey, research and study
A new study suggests that women may not be getting screening mammograms as frequently as previously thought, according to USA Today.

The new study used a database of actual visits to 40 of New Hampshire's 44 mammography facilities. The researchers concluded that only about two-thirds of New Hampshire women 40 and older get mammograms every one or two years. Yet 97% have health insurance and 61% went to college - two attributes linked to higher rates of preventive health care

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Study: Stress Helps Lower Breast Cancer Risk

September 11, 2005 - Topics study, breast cancer, cancer, stress and women
High levels of daily stress may lower a woman's risk of breast cancer, according to researchers.

The findings contrast with past work suggesting stress doubles the risk

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Researchers: Stress Helps Lower Cancer Risk

September 10, 2005 - Topics cancer, research, stress, women and sleep
High levels of daily stress may lower a woman's risk of breast cancer, according to researchers.

The findings contrast with past work suggesting stress doubles the risk

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Stress Helps Lower Breast Cancer Risk

September 9, 2005 - Topics breast cancer, cancer, stress, women and sleep
High levels of daily stress may lower a woman's risk of breast cancer, according to researchers.

The findings contrast with past work suggesting stress doubles the risk

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Stress May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

September 9, 2005 - Topics breast cancer, cancer, stress, women and sleep
High levels of daily stress may lower a woman's risk of breast cancer, according to researchers.

The findings contrast with past work suggesting stress doubles the risk

read more >>





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