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Should You Take Bone-Strengthening Drugs?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 10, 2012
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The FDA warns that bisphosphonates lose effectiveness in 3 to 5 years
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Know the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 8, 2012
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Knowing the symptoms of ovarian cancer could save your life
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  CARDIOVASCULAR | HEALTH

Why Jogging Could Make You Healthier and Happier

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 7, 2012
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Danish researchers say jogging regularly could add years to your life and lift your spirits as well
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Perimenopause: What Is It and When Does It Begin?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 30, 2012
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Signs of perimenopause may begin years before your periods stop
The transition can take years. Here's what you need to know
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Early Menopause Could Also Mean Early Death

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 25, 2012
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Early menopause could increase the risk of an early death
What are the consequences of reaching menopause before age 47?
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Hot Flashes: The Latest Research on Causes and Cures

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 13, 2012
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Hot flashes can come on at any time
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause and scientists are still trying to figure out why they happen
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Mammograms: Do False Postive Results Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 9, 2012
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False-positive mammogram results may not be so benign, a study says
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  CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS | HEALTH

Autism: Could Older Dads Raise Risk of Gene Mutations?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 5, 2012
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Scientists look at model of DNA
Researchers link older fathers with mutations that may cause autism
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Mercury Poisoning in Anti-Aging Creams, the FDA Warns

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
March 19, 2012
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Anti-aging and skin lightening cream may contain mercury
Consumers should look for certain ingredients on product labels, the agency says
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Heart Attacks

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
March 14, 2012
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Men in the study drank about one sugary soda a day
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages could increase your risk of heart attacks
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