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Trans fats linked to stroke in women
Published: 05/11/2012 by Salynn Boyles Cbs News in All Articles
Artery-clogging trans fats have been linked to heart disease in study after study, and now new research suggests that the fats may also increase stroke risk in women.
Cadmium consumption may lead to breast cancer, study says
Published: 03/22/2012 by Michelle Castilio CBS News in All Articles
Next time you're eating, you might want to skip the cadmium-heavy foods. A new study says consuming too much cadmium may increase a woman's chances to get breast cancer.
A Daily Drink May Reduce Stroke Risk in Women
Published: 03/14/2012 by MyHealthNewsDaily Staff in All Articles
Drinking alcohol moderately may lower women's risk of stroke, according to a new 26-year study of 84,000 women.
Women and Stress: Could Your Hectic Life Be Killing You?
Published: 03/07/2012 by Matthew Rosenbaum ABC News in All Articles
Many women deal with stress on a daily basis, and new research indicates it could be killing them.
Moms' Antidepressants May Affect Babies' Head Size: Study
Published: 03/06/2012 by Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter in All Articles
Pregnant women taking certain antidepressants may be more likely to deliver infants with reduced head growth, a new study suggests.
Young Adult Behaviors Key to Later Heart Health
Published: 03/04/2012 by MyHealthNewsDaily Staff in All Articles
Early adulthood is a key time to adopt healthy lifestyle habits to prevent heart disease in middle age, a new study finds.
Nicotine Patches May Not Help During Pregnancy
Published: 03/01/2012 by Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter in All Articles
Most women stopped using them early, making it harder to draw conclusions, study says
After Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction Is Safe for Older Women
Published: 02/27/2012 by Robert Preidt - HealthDay Reporter in All Articles
As population ages, more women over 60 will face the choice, study notes
Aging in place: a little help can go a long way
Published: 02/26/2012 by KGW news in All Articles
Retirement communities may have their perks, but Beryl O'Connor says it would be tough to match the birthday surprise she got in her own backyard when she turned 80 this year.
Childbirth May Cut Women's Heart Disease Risk
Published: 02/24/2012 by Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News in All Articles
Giving Birth to 4 or More Children Is Linked to Reduced Risk of Death From Heart Disease










