News articles tagged with 'breast' (Page 3)
Epilepsy drugs may not affect IQ of breastfed babies, study says
— 25 Nov 2010 16:27 | HealthNew research from the Emory University School of Medicine offers reassurance for nursing mothers with epilepsy. According to a study published in the November 24 online issue of Neurology,…
Breast milk sugar promotes colitis in offspring
— 23 Nov 2010 18:35 | HealthA sugar found in mouse breast milk promotes the generation of colitis in offspring, according to a study published online on November 22 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (www.jem.org)…
Too much of a good thing: Important mechanism in hormone-sensitive breast cancer uncovered
— 23 Nov 2010 17:53 | HealthTwo thirds of breast cancers are ERalpha-positive, i.e., many oestrogen receptors of the ERalpha- type are found in their cells. 'These molecules can interact with the oestrogen hormone…
MicroRNA controls mammary gland development in mice
— 10 Nov 2010 14:58 | HealthHormones, growth factors and several proteins ensure that development occurs in the right way, at the right time. The components that cause breast development in mammals, for example,…
Combined imaging technologies may better identify cancerous breast lesions
— 9 Nov 2010 13:13 | HealthBy combining optical and x-ray imaging, radiologists may be better able to distinguish cancer from benign lesions in the breast, according to a new study published in the online edition…
Soy isoflavones may modify risk of breast cancer
— 9 Nov 2010 11:16 | HealthIncreased phytooestrogens commonly found in dietary soy may modify the risk of some types of breast cancer, according to findings presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in Cancer…
Breast cancer patients prefer silicone over saline implants after mastectomy
— 8 Nov 2010 13:13 | HealthA new study has found that women who receive silicone implants after a double mastectomy are more satisfied with their breasts than women who receive saline implants. Published early…
Joint pain linked to breast cancer drug not inflammatory arthritis or autoimmune disease
— 8 Nov 2010 13:01 | HealthA new study suggests joint complaints attributed to aromatase inhibitors (AI), popular breast cancer drugs, are not associated with inflammatory arthritis or autoimmune disease. Because…
Prolonged maternal separation increased breast cancer risk in neonatal mice
— 8 Nov 2010 12:49 | HealthYoung mice that experienced the psychosocial stress of prolonged separation from their mothers had a higher incidence and faster onset of breast tumours compared with young mice who…
Breast density, no lobular involution increase breast cancer risk
— 30 Oct 2010 16:38 | HealthWomen with dense breasts and no lobular involution were at a higher risk for developing breast cancer than those with non-dense breasts and complete involution, according to a study…