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Book Review: <i>Skinny Bitch Bun in the Oven</i>
By Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin
Reviewed by Rita Jenkins
Pregnant women are vulnerable -- especially first-time mothers. They're filled with excitement, hope, optimism, and a little panic around...
Less Than 7 Hours Sleep May Hike Cancer Risk in Women
Regular physical activity can reduce a woman's risk of developing cancer, but there's a catch. She must also get adequate sleep on a regular basis, according to a new study presented at a conferenc...
It's Medicare Part D Plan Selection Time Again
The six-week annual Medicare Part D plan selection window is open again, and participants in the government-run prescription drug program will have to go through the onerous process of determining ...
Study: Vitamin C,E Supplements Don't Improve Odds Against Cancer
Neither vitamin C nor vitamin E showed any protective benefits against cancer in a 10-year study following 14,641 male doctors, researchers have concluded. Earlier studies had suggested that these ...
Chinese Herb Could Be Potent Weapon Against HIV
An herb used in Chinese medicine -- the Astragalus root -- contains a chemical that could be used to complement antiretroviral therapy or possibly even replace it, suggested Rita Effros, a member o...