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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the US, so we’d like to take a moment to share some of the inspiring, brave, and awesome crafts that bring attention to this important cause.

Women who regularly ate soy as children may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, a study of Asian- American women suggests.Researchers found that among nearly 1,600 Asian Americans with or without breast cancer, higher soy intake throughout life was associated with a lower risk of the disease. But the strongest protective effect was seen with childhood soy intake.

There are several types of breast cancer but probably the most aggressive is what is known as inflammatory breast cancer. This rare cancer accounts for about 5% of all breast cancers in North America. It tends to occur more commonly in younger females, and is slightly more common in African American than Caucasian females.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. About 110,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year.It's estimated the vast majority of colorectal cancers would be prevented if everyone over age 50 would have a colonoscopy.But while it's one of the most preventable cancers, it's the second leading cancer killer. Why? Experts say it's because many people fear having a colonoscopy.The classic method for finding the growths is a colonoscopy.

Americans had a chance to see Washington DC in December and watch how the first family celebrates the holiday season.Hosted by George Lopez , this Christmas in Washington special brought up some strong vocals for the annual event.

Hologic Inc., a Bedford-based women’s health care company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for two new tests for human papillomavirus.“It’s a great step forward for women’s health,” said Dr. Michael Gold, an

Once reviled as corporate villains, the manufacturers of silicone breast implants have made a stunning comeback recently in the court of public opinion. A series of scientific studies and news stories have emerged, arguing that breast implants are in fact harmless, and that companies such as Dow Corning and Bristol-Myers are hapless victims of misguided women, greedy attorneys and manipulated juries.

Today world is celebrating International Women’s day. Women’s day falls on 8th of March every year and is a day specially dedicated to women.This day is celebrated in different style at different places. Somewhere focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements.

KANPUR: In an initiative to create awareness on health-related issues, the World Health Day would be observed on April 7. In a press meet organised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday, it was informed that "1,000 cities, 1,000 lives" would be a part of the global campaign to raise awareness on the potential effects of urbanisation on the health of the individuals and communities and to undertake activities to protect and promote health in cities.