Women's Services Newsletter

Ovarian Cancer — Is there any early-stage test?

Ovarian cancer often goes undiagnosed until it has reached an advanced stage. Current tests are not practical in catching the disease at its early, most treatable stage. To read more about the new blood tests

Osteoporosis and Diet — Is there a diet influence on bone mineral density?

Postmenopausal Japanese women who consume high amounts of soy products have increased bone mass, according to a report in the January 2000 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. For more details

Heart Attacks — Even In Young Women!

A heart attack may be twice as likely to be deadly for a woman younger than age 50 than it is for a man of similar age. To find out why, and how to recognize the warning signs of a heart attack.

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