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Glass Fragments Spur Recall of Lean Cuisine Dish
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Glass Fragments Spur Recall of Lean Cuisine Products Reports of glass fragments in some Lean Cuisine ravioli dinners has prompted Nestle Co. to recall certain lots of the product, according to a c
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Blizzard 2013: Preparation & Getting Through It
Feb. 7, 2013 --The major blizzard predicted to hit the Northeast and New England on Friday may dump as much as 2 feet of snow from New York City to Maine, the National Weather Service predicts. Winds may gust to 75 miles per hour. If history repeats, major power outages, treacherous roads, and downe
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Experts: Common Women's Condition Needs a New Name
Jan. 24, 2013 -- What’s in a name? If it’s polycystic ovary syndrome, a lot of confusion, says a panel of experts convened by the NIH -- and they’re calling for a change. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting about 1 in 10 women in the U.S. It’s al
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Some Migraines Linked to Heart Attack, Blood Clots
Jan. 15, 2013 -- Women who have migraine with aura may have a higher risk of heart attacks, and they may face a higher risk of dangerous blood clots if they use certain hormonal contraceptives. Those are the findings from two newly published studies to be presented in March at the 65th annual meetin
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Berry Habit May Help Women Avoid Heart Attacks
Jan. 14, 2013 -- Young and middle-aged women who eat blueberries and strawberries regularly may help lower their risk of a heart attack later. In a new study, researchers wanted to focus on whether substances known as anthocyanins are good for the heart. Anthocyanins are antioxidants, substances fou
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IUD May Be Best for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Jan. 9, 2013 -- Heavy menstrual bleeding is a rarely discussed but remarkably common condition that affects about 1 in 4 women. For many, monthly periods are much more than a minor annoyance. They stop life in its tracks for days each month. Oral contraceptives and progestin hormone pills are common
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Binge Drinking a Big Problem Among Women, Girls
Jan. 8, 2013 -- Binge drinking is a prevalent and often-underestimated problem among U.S. women and girls that frequently starts in high school, a new report from the CDC shows. The report found that nearly 14 million women in the U.S. binge drink about three times a month, having on average six d
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Flame Retardant Chemicals in House Dust, Sofas
Nov. 28, 2012 -- Many people may be breathing in chemical flame retardants that are seeping from their upholstered furniture, electronics, and other common household items, a new study suggests. Researchers from the environmental research group Silent Spring Institute found potentially unsafe levels
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Smoking Can Cut 10 Years Off a Woman's Life
Oct. 26, 2012 -- Smoking cigarettes can shave 10 years off of a woman's life, a large new study shows. But quitting before her 40th birthday (preferably well before it) avoids more than 90% of this increased risk of dying, and stopping before 30 avoids more than 97% of it. These are the main findi
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Red Wine Compound May Not Help Healthy Women
Oct. 25, 2012 -- New research raises doubts about the health benefits of the much-hyped red wine compound resveratrol. In a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, healthy women in their late 50s and early 60s who took resveratrol supplements showed no improvement in factor
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