The breast implant fiasco
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Many women with silicone breast implants have fallen seriously ill. Women should be wary of a society that creates and then exploits women's insecurities. In addition to the improper warning of the dangers of breast implants, women were assured that diethylstilbestrol and the Dalkon shield were safe.
Publication Name: New Woman
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-6974
Year: 1992
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Your healthy heart
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The steps that women can take to help prevent heart disease include reducing their blood pressure if it is high, maintaining optimal body weight, avoiding stress, reducing cholesterol levels and drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation.
Publication Name: New Woman
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-6974
Year: 1993
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Some good news about breast cancer
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A new drug called HER2 is under clinical trials to test its ability to slow the growth of aggressive breast cancer tumors. Other recent research breakthroughs in breast cancer screening and detection are summarized.
Publication Name: New Woman
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-6974
Year: 1996
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