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Articles in this issue:
In the journals: Some side effects of breast cancer treatment may be a good sign
Women who experienced a combination of certain side effects while undergoing breast cancer treatment were less likely to see a recurrence of the disease.
By the way, doctor: How often should I have a colonoscopy?
How often should a healthy 55-year-old woman have a colonoscopy? Do the benefits outweigh the risk of complications, such as bowel perforation?
Nine for 2009: Nine ways to healthier eating, Mediterranean style
Over decades of study, evidence shows that following a Mediterranean diet can help protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and perhaps even cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Read More »
Exercise as medicine
Even as people become more sedentary, evidence continues to accumulate showing that regular exercise is crucial to staying healthy. Getting started on a regular routine is often the most difficult step.