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Mastectomy Bras: Wearers Of The “Survivor” Bra Receive Full Support

By Lizette Borreli | May 15, 2013 04:15 PM EDT

Consumerism of mastectomy bras is growing in the US as more breast cancer survivors opt out of breast reconstruction surgery post-mastectomy.

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Limo Fire Leaves 5 Women Dead, 4 Hurt In San Mateo Bridge

By Lizette Borreli | May 06, 2013 01:43 PM EDT

A bridal shower ride came to a halt as a limo erupted in flames on a California bridge.

Men's Voice Attracts Women Most: Why Deep and Breathy Talking Is Better Than Expensive Cologne

Men's Voice Attracts Women Most: Why Deep and Breathy Talking Is Better Than Expensive Cologne

By Ansa Varughese | Apr 25, 2013 01:20 PM EDT

A new study shows that husky male voices that project masculinity appeals more to women, while a breathy, higher pitched woman is alluring to a man.

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Why Women Look the Oldest At 3.30pm Every Wednesday

By Christine Hsu | Jan 23, 2013 09:20 AM EST

If you've got a lunch date coming up this Wednesday, researchers recommend that you push it back a few days. Experts say that women look their oldest at 3:30pm every Wednesday.

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Father's Attitude towards Females Shapes a Woman's Ambitions

By Amber Moore | Jan 20, 2013 04:04 PM EST

Girls, whose fathers are less sexist and share household chores, are more likely to grow up to be ambitious at workplace than girls whose fathers don't help at home, says a study reported by Livescience.

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Eating Strawberries and Blueberries Cuts Heart Attack Risk by Third

By Christine Hsu | Jan 14, 2013 04:44 PM EST

Three or more weekly servings of blueberries and strawberries could cut women's risk of heart attack by a third.

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Walking Lowers Stroke Risk in Women

By Amber Moore | Jan 04, 2013 11:19 AM EST

Walking at least three hours per week can help women lower risk of stroke.

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Some Women Choose to Have Their Ovaries Removed, Despite Inconclusive Results

By Makini Brice | Dec 18, 2012 11:49 AM EST

Many women who receive unclear results about whether they are carriers of the BRCA gene choose to have further ovarian screening and surgeries anyway.

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Hair-Care Issues Keep Many African-American Women Away From Exercise

By Amber Moore | Dec 18, 2012 11:36 AM EST

Many African-American women stay away from gym as they fear they'll lose their hair, a new study has found.

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Even Moderate Smoking Raises Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Women

By Amber Moore | Dec 12, 2012 02:06 PM EST

Women who smoke are at two times higher risk of a sudden cardiac death than women who don't smoke, a new study has found.

Maintaining Weight as Important as Losing It for Cardiovascular Health

By Amber Moore | Dec 10, 2012 03:48 PM EST

Women who've hit menopause and are overweight can reduce risk of many health complications by losing weight. However, putting the weight back on will affect cardiovascular health.

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Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

By Amber Moore | Dec 10, 2012 11:15 AM EST

Women who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study analysis.

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Women Can Spot Cheaters on Sight, Study Finds

By Makini Brice | Dec 06, 2012 06:11 PM EST

A research has found that women are able to tell just by looking at an unfamiliar male face whether he is "sexually untrustworthy."

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Sleep Apnea May Cause More Brain Damage in Women

By Christine Hsu | Dec 04, 2012 01:16 PM EST

Women suffering from sleep apnea have more severe brain damage than men with the disorder.

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Vitamin D May Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease in Women

By Christine Hsu | Dec 03, 2012 02:02 PM EST

Vitamin D may reduce women's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

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