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Women with type 1 diabetes have a nearly 40 percent greater risk of dying from any cause and more than double the risk of dying from heart disease than men with type 1 diabetes

Mortality Risk of T1DM Higher for Women

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Experts aren't sure why, but say better treatment and support needed for both sexes
High versus low intake of coffee is associated with a reduced risk for endometrial cancer

High Coffee Intake Linked With Lower Risk of Endometrial Cancer

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Women benefited from drinking about four cups daily
The number of measles cases in the United States continues to climb

Measles Diagnosis for Five Infants at Illinois Day Care

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Health officials don't know if infections are related to outbreak tied to Disney parks in California
Soy food/isoflavone intake is not associated with endometrial cancer risk in Japanese women

Soy Food, Isoflavone Intake Not Linked to Endometrial Cancer

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Findings in Japanese women aged 45 to 74 years followed during average of 12.1 years
Scientists say they have identified two new genetic variants that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Their findings are published online Feb. 4 in Human Molecular Genetics.

Two Novel Genetic Variants for Breast Cancer Discovered

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London scientists say variants most strongly linked to estrogen receptor-positive disease
Menstrual abnormalities

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked With Earlier Surgical Menopause

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Menstrual abnormalities, endometriosis, pelvic pain also associated with CFS
A smartphone accessory that can detect HIV and syphilis has been developed by Columbia University researchers. The findings were published in the Feb. 4 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Smartphone Accessory Could Help Detect HIV, Syphilis

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Low-cost accessory replicates laboratory-based blood test, researchers report
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Fewer than half of Americans are aware that some major lifestyle factors can affect their cancer risk

AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low

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Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
A healthy diet might reduce the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD

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Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study