The genetic debate: screening for breast cancer is controversial

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Women can now undergo screening for the two genes responsible for breast cancer, BRCA1 and BRCA2. Experts advise that women should receive counseling before genetic testing to understand the ramifications. Others contend that knowing whether a woman possesses the abnormal genes has little medical use.

Genetic aspects, Breast cancer, Public opinion, Genetic screening, Genetic testing

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Heart alert

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Many women mistakenly believe that they are not at risk for developing coronary ailments, like middle aged men are. In fact, the incidence of heart disease is roughly equal across genders, but women's endocrine systems tend to delay cardiovascular health problems until after menopause.

Cardiovascular diseases, Risk factors, Demographic aspects, Heart diseases

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The heart protector: an anti-cholesterol drug yields a surprise bonus

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Research on the drug pravastatin, which is available commercially as Pravachol, indicates that the anti-cholesterol agent can be beneficial even for patients who have no history of heart ailments. In the past, Pravachol was prescribed only to known cardiovascular disease patients.

Research, Prevention, Drug therapy, Heart attack, Anticholesteremic agents, Pravastatin

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