Study: Breast-fed children are less likely to develop ADHD
Dr. Mimouni-Bloch and other researchers found that children who were breast-fed as infants are significantly less likely to experience ADHD. The study compared the breast-feeding histories of children ages 6 to 12 at Schneider Children's Medical Center …
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Women getting breast screening test warned by regulators
A controversial form of breast screening not approved in Canada that regulators are warning against is being used by area women buying it at a discount on flash sales. Women are paying between $ 139 and $ 282 for thermography despite alerts from Health …
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Breast CA nodal mets more common with certain mutations
"Tumors in which breast cancer stem and progenitor cells have defects in PI3K/Akt signaling are significantly more likely to manifest nodal metastases," Donovan and colleagues conclude. "These oncogenic defects may be missed by gross molecular testing …
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Breast is best to beat baby blues
Researchers said yesterday: "Breast-feeding may transfer vital nutrients to a baby, yet at the same time provide a natural means of reducing potentially toxic concentrations of vitamin A in the mother." The experts, from Jackson State University, US …
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'The Scar Project' Captures Stories of Young Breast Cancer Survivors
And recently, Angelina Jolie brought further awareness to breast cancer in younger women when she announced that she'd had a prophylactic double mastectomy at the age of 38, after learning she tested positive for BRCA gene mutations, which raise the …
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Ascendant Diagnostics Receives ASTA Investment for Breast Cancer Detection
Ascendant is developing a method for early detection of breast cancer using proteins found in tear samples. MelodyDX, which uses technology developed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is a low-cost, non-invasive screening method to …
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Briefs: Breast-feeding support offered
World Breastfeeding Week will be held Thursday through Aug. 7, highlighting the importance of providing support to breastfeeding families. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants work in communities and can provide valuable information.
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