Mammography overview: learn more about similarities and differences between traditional mammograms and the newer digital and 3D mammograms.
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What is Endometriosis?
What is endometriosis? It’s more common than you think. Recognizing the symptoms will helping you to find ways to treat your pain.
Read More »Preventing Teen Pregnancy: The Impact of Dolls, Abstinence, and Sex Education
The battle against teen pregnancy in the US continues and many teen pregnancy prevention program strategies are tested for what works and what doesn’t work. Read more to see what strategies are effective for building a successful prevention program.
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July 25, 2017. The obesity epidemic in the U.S. is affecting newborns and pregnant women. What are the risks associated with being overweight or obese during pregnancy?
Read More »When Should Women Start Regular Mammograms? 40? 50? And How Often is “Regular”?
In recent years, there has been a growing concern that annual mammograms starting at age 40 may do more harm than good for many women. That is why the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, an expert group that reviews the latest research findings, recommends that mammography screening for most women start at age 50 rather than 40, and that the frequency be every two years (instead of annually) through the age of 74.
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