Giving up alcohol may significantly boost mental health

Giving up alcohol may significantly boost mental health

Women's Health / Gynecology

Breast cancer: Blood test may predict relapse New research introduces an innovative blood test that may predict the chances of breast cancer recurring by measuring a person's antitumor response.

Can treadmill exercise relieve period pain? In what may seem like counterintuitive findings, a new study suggests that running on a treadmill could ease period pain and improve the quality of life.

Giving up alcohol may significantly boost mental health New research from Hong Kong shows that quitting alcohol use could boost mental health, especially among females who are moderate drinkers.

Does drinking alcohol in older age prolong life? New research presents the results of a 16-year follow-up to 'one of the largest and most rigorous' studies on the link between alcohol use and mortality.

What to know about mammary duct ectasia Mammary duct ectasia is when a milk duct in the breast becomes blocked and clogged up with fluid. It is not a serious condition and does not increase a person's risk of breast cancer. However, it may cause pain, tenderness, and swelling, and it can sometimes lead to an infection called mastitis. Learn more here.

How does tumor size relate to breast cancer stage? Doctors use tumor size to help determine the stage of breast cancer. People with early-stage cancers are likely to have smaller tumors that are easier for doctors to treat. However, doctors take many other factors into account when determining the cancer stage and possible treatment approaches. Learn more here.

Vaccine cuts rate of HPV infection, precancerous lesions New research finds a link between HPV vaccination and a considerable drop in cases of HPV infection and the number of precancerous lesions.