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Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy
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College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women

Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s

Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says

Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
Actress has already had double mastectomy due to gene linked to high risk for breast, ovarian cancer

Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
But osteoporosis experts say fracture resistance must also be assessed

Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time
In 7-year study, failure rate for pelvic organ prolapse surgery gradually increased

Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study
Finding might reassure women considering the procedure, researcher says

Angelina Jolie Has Preventative Double Mastectomy
Testing revealed she carries a genetic mutation that left her susceptible to breast cancer

Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Females tend to have more physical and mental problems prior to the event, researchers find

Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients

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