Articles written by Jacqueline Risher
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Personalized Medicine
The powerful new concept of personalized medicine holds great promise for improving patient health, although its full potential has yet to be realized.
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Why Do We Feel Pain?
Many of us, especially those dealing with chronic pain conditions, may wonder what is the point of our ability to feel pain.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Complications from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will kill 200,000 people this year, a shocking statistic considering that very few people have ever heard of this condition.
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Sunscreen Smarts
Good sun protection is more than just applying sunscreen during trips to the beach.
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Iron Deficiency
Approximately 20% of American women under the age of 50 have some form of iron deficiency, generally caused by not getting enough iron from one's diet.
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Obesity and Breast Cancer
Overweight breast cancer patients are more likely to have a more aggressive form of the disease and die sooner, new research indicates.
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Stress and Cervical Cancer
Women with higher levels of perceived stress may be less able to fight off HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer.
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The Pill and Ovarian Cancer
Good news for the more than 100 million women taking oral contraceptives-it may cut their risk of ovarian cancer in half.
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Cancer Screening Basics
Getting appropriate cancer screening literally can save lives since early detection is the key to effective cancer treatment.
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Women's Cancer Screening
Cancer is the second leading killer of women, making appropriate screening not only essential for early detection, but truly a matter of life and death.
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Women and Heart Disease
One in three women is expected to die of heart disease, making heart health an essential priority for all women.
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Breast Cancer Basics
Understanding hormone receptors can be essential for breast cancer patients, allowing them to ask the right questions and better understand their treatment options.
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