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More women are falling behind on breast cancer screenings, study shows

[ad_1] CDC study says not enough women are current with mammograms CDC study says not enough women are current with mammograms 02:01 SACRAMENTO — A simple mammogram can be life-saving. The problem is that not enough women are getting them. Dr. Debra Houry, the chief medical officer of the U.S. Center for Disease Control and…

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Flash: Menopause is no longer stigmatized

[ad_1] On any given night in Las Vegas, the crowds show up for what has become one of the hottest shows in town. It’s “Menopause: The Musical” – 90 minutes of singing on a topic people used to just whisper about, from hot flashes to weight gain. The show has been around for more than…

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Book excerpt: “Grown Woman Talk” about menopause

[ad_1] Crown We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In her new book, “Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy” (published April 9 by Crown), Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner, addresses issues facing women who may feel marginalized about their health questions…

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More women are drinking themselves sick. The Biden administration is concerned.

[ad_1] When Karla Adkins looked in the rearview mirror of her car one morning nearly 10 years ago, she noticed the whites of her eyes had turned yellow. She was 36 at the time and working as a physician liaison for a hospital system on the South Carolina coast, where she helped build relationships among…

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Alabama hospital pauses IVF treatment after embryo ruling

[ad_1] Alabama hospital pauses IVF treatment after embryo ruling – CBS News Watch CBS News The University of Alabama’s hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatment after the state’s Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are considered people. Meg Oliver takes a look at what the ruling means in Alabama and nationwide. Be the first to…

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Menopausal women who get migraines at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study says

[ad_1] Menopausal women who get migraines could be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease Menopausal women who get migraines could be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease 01:05 BOSTON – A new study published in Menopause says women who suffer from both migraines and common menopausal symptoms could be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease….

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Lucy Perez, partner at McKinsey & Company, is on mission to close women’s health gap

[ad_1] BOSTON – Lucy Perez is on a mission. The senior partner at McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, will receive a Pinnacle Award in Boston Friday. Each year, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce honors select women who impact their communities through leadership, entrepreneurship, management and more.  Perez has spent the last year…

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Woman’s waist size may be contributing factor to infertility, study says

[ad_1] Woman’s waist size may be contributing factor to infertility, study says Woman’s waist size may be contributing factor to infertility, study says 00:53 BOSTON – One in four couples struggle with infertility and a new study finds that a woman’s waist size may be a contributing factor. A team in China studied more than…

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