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January 15, 2010
Women More Likely To Tear ACL
Athletes have likely heard horror stories about tearing an ACL, a major ligament in the knee.
December 11, 2009
High Cholesterol Linked To Menopause
Charlotte Grossman saw her cholesterol jump when she hit menopause.
“It had gone up over 60-70 points, the total cholesterol and the ldls were skyrocketing also,” said Grossman.
She's not alone. In a study of more than a thousand women virtually all of them saw a sharp increase in Cholesterol around their last menstrual cycle.
“It had gone up over 60-70 points, the total cholesterol and the ldls were skyrocketing also,” said Grossman.
She's not alone. In a study of more than a thousand women virtually all of them saw a sharp increase in Cholesterol around their last menstrual cycle.
December 4, 2009
Ovarian Cancer & Pregnancy
For many young women, an ovarian cancer diagnosis can make having children impossible. But now new research shows there may be options.
November 23, 2009
New Guidelines & Women's Health
If you're a woman, your next check-up at the doctor's office may be a bit confusing. That's because in the last week, new guidelines have been recommended for mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. So what should you expect in the exam room?
November 18, 2009
Breast Cancer Survivor Discusses Guidelines
The new government task force recommendations say that most women don't need mammograms in their 40s, rather in their 50s and not as frequent. They're guidelines that are getting mixed reviews and causing women diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age to speak out.
October 8, 2009
Breast Cancer Research In KELOLAND
After a man reaches a certain age, his blood is drawn to help doctors detect prostate cancer. The same step may soon be available for women to spot breast cancer.
October 8, 2009
Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Researchers have made what's being called a breakthrough discovery in the fight against breast cancer. It is expected to kill more than 40,000 women this year alone but that could change.
September 30, 2009
Detecting Breast Cancer Early Saving Lives
Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there's a new report that shows the importance of awareness. The report from the American Cancer Society says thanks to more doctors identifying breast cancer in the early stages, more women are surviving the disease.
Lynda Wertheim was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer at 48.
Lynda Wertheim was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer at 48.
September 25, 2009
Susan G. Komen Race This Weekend
Walkers and runners will lace up their shoes this weekend to to help South Dakotans fighting breast cancer.
August 10, 2009
Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk
For new moms with a family history of breast cancer, a new study shows there's one way they can reduce their risk. Many moms choose to breast feed to benefit their child's health but a new study says it could also improve the health of the mother.
July 29, 2009
H1N1 More Dangerous For Pregnant Women
The Center for Disease Control is making recommendations about who should be first to get H1N1 flu vaccines. Pregnant women will have the chance to be first in line when the new vaccine is released.
June 19, 2009
Reconstruction After Cancer
Every year, some 200,000 women in the country are told they have breast cancer. What they're not always told is how to cope with the aftermath of cancer.
June 15, 2009
Folic Acid Offers Even More Protection
Have you taken your multi-vitamin today? One you've most likely heard of may offer more protection than you think.
May 22, 2009
New Research: Blood Test For Breast Cancer
One in eight woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer and beating it begins with early detection.
May 14, 2009
Walking The Journey Together
The diagnosis comes with shock, disbelief and often feelings no one else can understand. The word cancer can change a person's life in an instant.
April 23, 2009
Breastfeeding Benefits For Mom
We're used to hearing about the benefits a baby gets from breastfeeding. But new research shows it can also be heart-healthy for Mom, lowering the risk of both heart attack and stroke.
April 10, 2009
Vitamin E & Your Baby
One of the most common supplements is now considered dangerous for pregnant women. Researchers say too much Vitamin E may cause congenital heart defects in babies.
April 1, 2009
HPV Test Effective In Preventing Cancer
Here in the U.S., about 4,000 women die each year from cervical cancer. But worldwide, it kills more than a quarter million a year. Testing for the Human Papilloma Virus, also known as HPV, could change that.
March 19, 2009
Stimulus Money Funds HPV Vaccine
The free vaccine to prevent a sexually transmitted disease is still an option for thousands of 12-year-old girls in South Dakota.
March 16, 2009
Possible Link Between Breast Cancer & Asthma
Researchers are exploring an association between the spread of breast cancer and asthma.
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