The Mayo Clinic-Health Editor-Skin Cancer-Young Women

A new study from the Mayo Clinic reports that between the years 1970 and 2009, t...

A new study from The Mayo Clinic reports that between the years 1970 and 2009, the incidence of melanoma increased 800% among young women and 400% among young men ages 18 to 39. Think you're too young for Cancer? A Health Editor covering a story on cancer suddenly finds herself in the role of patient—at 26 years old: http://ow.ly/a26Ps
Detect Skin Cancer
A health editor covering a story on cancer suddenly finds herself in the role of patient. Here's why you need to know the risks of skin cancer. read more..

Painful Menstrual Periods-Birth Control Pills-Swedish Researchers-Menstrual Cramps

Women on the Pill have less menstrual pain

A box of Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control medication for women is seen in a pharmacy in Toronto

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young women on birth control pills tend to have less painful menstrual periods than those not on the contraceptives, a new study finds. Swedish researchers found that of 2,100 women followed from age 19 to 24, those on the combined birth control pill (estrogen and progestin) had less-severe menstrual pain over time. It's already common practice for doctors to recommend the Pill to women with dysmenorrhea -- menstrual cramps, back pain and other symptoms that are severe enough to disrupt a woman's life. ... read more..

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Human Papillomavirus-Cervical Cancer-Healthday News-Young Women

Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (Healthday News) -- Women need to get recommended Pap tests, while girls and Young Women should be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) to protect them from cervical cancer, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises during Cervical Health Awareness Month. read more..

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