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Mammography catches breast cancer at earlier stage


Some younger women may avoid breast cancer screening because they feel they have a low risk of being diagnosed with a health problem............

  Lupus and arthritis prevent many women from having children

  Lower reimbursement rates don't stop docs from offering osteoporosis test

  Walking speed and grip strength predict stroke risk, study finds

  Exercising in early adulthood may reduce future risk of osteoporosis

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Study uses stem cells to treat osteoporosis


Currently, a prescription to buy Fosamax is one of the most effective treatments for osteoporosis. However, a team of researchers from the University of California, Davis Health System may have developed a therapy that could utilize stem cells to boost bone density............

  Statins equally as effective in women as men

  Blood sugar monitoring shows little benefit

  Use of cane reduces arthritic knee pain

  Researchers explain how statins may fight breast cancer

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Family history plays important role in assessing heart disease risk


Questioning patients about their family history may be a simple way for doctors to determine which individuals are likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine............

  Arthritis can be treated, experts say

  High blood sugar increases cardiovascular risk

  Positive feelings help patients stick to prescribed treatment

  Low rate of birth control use among teen mothers

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Mail-order services popular, inexpensive among patients


Canadian internet pharmacies may play an important role in controlling the cost of pharmaceuticals, as a new report suggests that payers can save up to $46.6 billion over the next decade by encouraging members to use mail-service pharmacies............

  Triglycerides may be major stroke risk factor

  Researchers develop blood test to check for depression

  Men should get their prostates examined to avoid complications

  Diabetes and depression should be treated together, study says

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