 Women Information - November 20, 2008
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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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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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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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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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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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