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The silver lining in a breast cancer diagnosis
The silver lining in a breast cancer diagnosis

Like many women, Jean Costa found her breast cancer diagnosis to be the beginning of a journey.

Myth or Fact: More Women Go into Labor During a Full Moon
Myth or Fact: More Women Go into Labor During a Full Moon

From high tides to bouts of insomnia to good luck, a full moon has been said to cause a wide range of things. Does the waxing moon also bring babies?

Women and Heart Disease: Reducing Your Risk
Women and Heart Disease: Reducing Your Risk

Heart disease is the leading killer of American adults today. In fact, twice as many women die from heart disease each year as from all types of cancer combine ...

Preventing and Treating Gynecologic Cancers
Preventing and Treating Gynecologic Cancers

Andrew Berchuck, MD, is director of gynecologic oncology at Duke, and a past president of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, the leading organization of g ...