Researchers develop test for ovarian cancer ABC Online, Australia - 5 hours ago Medical researchers say they have developed one of the first early detection tests for ovarian cancer . Most women suffering from ovarian cancer only learn ...

Up to a million pregnant women worldwide die each year from largely avoidable causes, according to MPs.

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Family of liver cancer genes found Times of India, India - 23 hours ago HCC is responsible for causing more than 80 percent of all liver cancer in humans, leading to death in 500000 to 1 million adults annually worldwide.

UroToday.com - Female sexual dysfunction represents a new and underestimated field in urogynaecological research. Therefore, we provided an overview of the current literature to emphasize the growing importance and relevance of this widespread problem. In addition, it was the aim to provide evidence that definitions, prevalence, diagnostic protocols and therapeutic possibilities are confusing and not standardized.

Women's participation in post-conflict nation-building is an important ingredient in achieving an equitable, peaceful and more prosperous society, according to a RAND Corporation study.While many policymakers and development agencies fear that pursuing a stronger role for women in nation-building "too soon" will lead to instability, RAND researchers say that the available information suggest otherwise.

Drinking black tea could help prevent diabetes, according to new findings by scientists at Dundee University.

Tiny magnets made by bacteria could be used to kill cancerous cells, say researchers in Edinburgh.

(Via foodconsumer.org ), dietary risk factors for prostate cancer include foods high in calcium and possibly processed foods and red meats while foods that have protective effects include those rich in lycopene and selenium and possibly legumes, vegetables, vitamin E, antioxidants, fish and marine n-3 fatty acids (article published Feb 17, 2008). Since so much research has been done on how foods could affect risk of prostate cancer, one can learn much from news articles published early on foodconsumer.org as to what men can do to prevent the disease: 1) A new review published in the September 2007 issue of Nutrition Review showed that eating plant-based diets may help patients with prostate cancer.

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