Friday, January 29, 2010

Acupuncture Works as Well as Medication for Hot Flashes, Without the Side Effects

A recent trial showed that acupuncture can work as well as medication for lessening hot flashes that are a result of hormone therapies.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Women Often Refuse MRI for Breast Cancer Screening

Many women apparently don't want to have MRIs to screen for breast cancer, even though the test is non-invasive and is usually paid for by insurance when recommended by a woman's physician.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Soy for Survivors

Research now suggests that soy, once discouraged for breast cancer survivors, reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death from the disease.