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Chlamydia infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. It is caused by the bacterium bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. A new study has found that current screening guidelines might be overlooking some high risk women aged 25 or older. The findings were presented at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 60th Annual Clinical Meeting in San Diego California, which ran from May 5 through May 9.
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Infrared thermography has been touted as a breast cancer detection method that avoids radiation or uncomfortable breast compression; however, a new study questions its reliability. It found that, among women who had biopsies following suspicious-looking radiologic exams, the procedure missed too many cancers.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful condition that can strike at any age. Researchers are seeing an increase in the rates of the autoimmune disorder among women. Several factors raise a woman's risk of RA. Mayo Clinic scientists suggest obesity might be fueling the rise in cases among women.
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It's been said that great art often arises from suffering, and a good example of this is the work of Frida Kahlo, who experienced lifelong pain resulting from early trauma that left her infertile.
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The formerly approved breast cancer drug Avastin (bevacizuamb) is currently seeking volunteers for a controversial online spit and ship breast cancer study that offers hope for women diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
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If you are woman who takes oral contraceptives, a new warning from the FDA is worth a look.
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Many women regularly undergo a screening mammogram for the early detection of the disease. According to two new studies, a significant number of these women are diagnosed with breast cancer, which may not require treatment at present; this situation is known as overdiagnosis.
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A new life-saving blood test for detection of recurring breast cancer offers women new hope by not only being able to detect recurring breast cancer earlier, but potentially also in detecting new cases of breast cancer at its earliest stages.
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New research shows that a common cosmetic procedure offers an easy and successful treatment for patients suffering from an overactive bladder.
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Research shows that premenstrual women subconsciously tap into their hormones allowing them to spot snakes.
