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While it is true that breast cancer is inherited, genetic forces are the cause of only one in ten cases of breast cancer.

Recent studies suggest that women with a history of migraine headaches could have a reduced risk of breast cancer.

Four out of ten cases of breast cancer could be prevented by taking regular exercise, reducing alcohol intake and keeping to a healthy BMI, according to scientists.

The right nutrition can help reduce some of the key symptoms of the menopause. Diet and nutrition can help balance hormone levels and lessen common menopausal symptoms.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 may have been named after breast cancer, but mutations in the genes also increase the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer by up to 50%.

Once a woman makes the decision to undergo hereditary breast cancer testing, she must be prepared for what either positive or negative test results mean in her life.

Chinese women who ate fresh or dried mushrooms and drank green tea had much less risk of getting breast cancer, a recent study found.

What are the suspected breast cancer causes? The American Cancer Society provides breast cancer statistics about unchangeable and changeable cancer risk factors.

What are the real risks and what needs to be done? Some new evidence suggests annual mammograms and breast self-exams don't lower breast cancer deaths.

Heavy drinking can cause a number of health problems, including cirrhosis and stroke, as well as heightened risk for sleep disturbances, accidents, violence and suicide.