There are several persistent myths about things that cause breast cancer. One of the most common is that wearing a bra – or wearing an underwire bra – causes the disease.
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First Trimester Screening for Down Syndrome
Down’s syndrome is the most common cause of developmental disability, and the likelihood that a baby will be born with Down’s syndrome increases significantly with maternal age. For this reason, older pregnant women may want to get a prenatal Down’s screening.
Read More »Three Over-The-Counter Cold Products Are Too Risky: What You Should Know
On June 16, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the risks of three over-the-counter cold remedies made by Matrixx Initiatives under the brand name Zicam.
Read More »Delayed Childbearing: Should Women Freeze Their Eggs?
Many women today are deciding to have children later in life. But women in their late 30s and early 40s are less likely to become pregnant because their fertility decreases as they age.
Read More »Changing the Women’s “Annual Exam” (Again!): What to Expect
For many women, a yearly trip to the gynecologist is part of their routine, although they may not necessarily look forward to it. Is this annual tradition getting overhauled? What’s going on and what does it mean for you?
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