Behind the Headlines January 2008 Archive

Men, Breast Cancer, and the BRCA Gene Mutation
Posted Thu, Jan 24, 2008, 11:26 pm PST
If a man carries a certain gene mutation, he has a much greater lifetime risk (about 7 percent) of developing breast cancer.
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Should You Be Screened for the Breast Cancer Gene?
Posted Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 2:56 pm PST
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations are the most common genetic abnormalities associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Women with BRCA1 mutations…
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Dealing With a Positive Gene Test for Breast Cancer
Posted Tue, Jan 15, 2008, 5:55 pm PST
Your test for a BRCA gene mutation has come back positive —what now? Here are some options available to you for early identification or prevention…
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Emergency: Mouth-to-Mouth vs. Chest Compressions
Posted Fri, Jan 11, 2008, 4:56 pm PST
If someone suffers from a cardiac arrest in your presence, you may be able to save that person's life and preserve their brain function by rapidly…
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Need Help Paying for Your Prescriptions?
Posted Tue, Jan 08, 2008, 3:11 pm PST
The high cost of prescription medications is often blamed for part of the financial crunch many Americans are feeling. The reality is that many…
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Tips For Better Sleep
Posted Sat, Jan 05, 2008, 12:26 am PST
Like millions of other Americans, I often have trouble with insomnia — either I can't fall asleep, or I awake prematurely and am unable to get back…
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Anabolic Steroids in High School Athletics
Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2008, 2:54 pm PST
Parents and high school personnel must now realize that drug testing regimens possibly should be considered for high school athletes.
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