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New cervical cancer recommendations

Kristin Wright — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:21:36 GMT

For the second time this week, women are hearing new recommendations on cancer screening -- this time, for cervical cancer.

Study: Going Online Helps the Elderly

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:31:46 GMT

Less than half of Americans age 65 and over use the Internet, but a new study indicates that it could be beneficial to their health if they they start going online.

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in NC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:16 GMT

Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.

H1N1 Vaccine Program Plagued With Proble

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:18 GMT

When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right.

Report: Push Back Age of Cervical Cancer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:17 GMT

Women in the United States should start cervical cancer screening at age 21 and most do not need an annual Pap smear, according to new guidelines issued Friday that aim to reduce the risk of unnecessary treatment.

Report: Woman Can Delay Cervical Exam

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:36 GMT

Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.

Mammogram Guidelines: Doctors Disagree

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:51:05 GMT

A government advisory panel this week said that women in the 40s no longer need to get mammograms to detect breast cancer -- they can begin getting them every two years at 50. But according to a new survey, a majority of doctors disagree with what the panel is recommending.

Santas Taking Precautions Against H1N1

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:08:30 GMT

What would the holidays be without kids giving Santa their wish list? But hopefully they're not giving Santa and other kids something else -- like the H1N1 flu.

800-Pound South Carolina Man Dies After

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:47:14 GMT

Authorities say a severely overweight South Carolina man stayed in his recliner without moving for eight months until shortly before his death.

Great American Smokeout: Quitting Tips

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:51:13 GMT

Today is the "Great American Smokeout," and the American Cancer Society is encouraging smokers to use the day to quit smoking or make a plan to quit soon.