Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood

What can we learn from this controversy?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
February 3, 2012
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A breast cancer survivor shows off her pink ribbon

Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood have apparently reconciled. What about the rest of us?
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Ultimate Valentine's Day Seductions: The Deals

Two-for-the-Road Valentine's Day Deals

By: Susan Breslow
February 3, 2012
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Champagne and chocolate dessert at Bar Cocoa in Charlotte, NC.

Send your sweetheart on a flight of fancy.
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Help Fight Heart Disease by Going Red

Wearing red is one way to raise awareness about heart disease in women

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian
February 2, 2012
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Wear red to raise awareness of heart disease in women and eat red to help lower the risk

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. The red dress is used to raise awareness about the risk of heart disease in women. Diet is key to lowering risk.
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Is Your Doctor Too Fat?

A study says fat doctors are less likely to talk to fat patients about diet and exercise

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
February 2, 2012
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Fat doctors are less likely to counsel patients on weight problems, a study says

A study says fat doctors are less likely to talk to fat patients about diet and exercise
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Research Offers Simple Way to Snack Less on Foods You Crave

Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, study offers strategy to help snack less and control cravings

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian
February 1, 2012
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Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest snack day of the year. New study shows if you delay eating a snack you crave you’ll eat less. 

Research shows people eat less of a snack they crave when they delay eating it. Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest snack day of the year. Postpone eating the snacks to save unwanted calories.
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Sex and Statins

A new study finds that statins work equally well for women and men

By: Barbara Kantrowitz
February 1, 2012
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Statins can lower your level of LDL cholesterol and help prevent heart disease

A new study says that both women and men benefit from taking statins
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Music and Memory

Musical ability may help your hearing skills and memory stay strong into old age.

By: Celeste Perron
January 31, 2012
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Knowing how to play music could improve your auditory abilities as you age.

Older adults with musical skills are better able to process certain sounds.
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Birth Month: What it Means for Your Health

Your birth month and season may affect your health, even your personality.

By: Celeste Perron
January 31, 2012
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His birth month means he's more likely to be left-handed.

Your birth month can influence your personality and your health, and maybe even how long you live.
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Sex and Menopause: A Six Point Plan

Sex is different once you hit menopause or perimenopause, but it can still be the best you’ve ever had. A female OB-GYN explains.

By: Celeste Perron
January 31, 2012
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Menopause doesn't mean the end of great sex.

Menopause and perimenopause often bring changes to women's sex drives, but there are still things you can do to have the best sex of your life.
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Jaw Necrosis and Bone Drugs

A study sheds light on who is at risk of jaw necrosis from osteoporosis drugs

By: Celeste Perron
January 30, 2012
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How to prevent osteoporosis with no side effects: Strength training.

Jaw necrosis a rare but serious side effect of osteoporosis drugs, and researchers have discovered a way to determine who is at risk.
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