New Pill Lights Up Breast Cancer

New Pill Lights Up Breast Cancer

Screening for breast cancer involves a mammogram, which is an X-ray of the breasts that enables detection of tumors that cannot be felt. While breast cancer screening leads to early diagnosis for some patients, there are some potential downfalls to the method.

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Can being overweight affect your pregnancy?

Can being overweight affect your pregnancy?

Research has shown that more women are giving birth at older ages, are obese, or have certain health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.  There are also more young women with serious conditions, like congenital heart defects, who are surviving and having children. 

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Pregnancy and the dangers of mercury

Pregnancy and the dangers of mercury

According to a study from Consumer Reports, pregnant women should avoid all tuna due to the dangers of being exposed to high levels of mercury. This contradicts the FDA’s recommendation made in June stating that women who are pregnant may consume up to 12 ounces of fish per week.

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