Mammogram controversy: at what age should a woman start getting one regularly?

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An expert panel convened by the National Cancer Institute concludes that the decision to undergo mammography rests solely on each woman. Despite the controversy, the American Cancer Society remains firm in its recommendation of mammograms every one to two years for women in their forties.

Standards, Research, Reports, Mammography, American Cancer Society, United States. National Cancer Institute

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The other stress

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Repetitive stress injury (RSI) is the leading occupational illness in the US, especially among people who use computers at work. Some of the warning signs of RSI are aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, stiffness, hyperawareness, cold hands and self-massage.

Prevention, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury

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Painkillers plus alcohol can be toxic

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There is mounting evidence that combining acetaminophen with alcohol can cause liver damage and even death. Alcohol can accelerate the production of toxin in the liver and can reduce the levels of glutathione that acts to neutralize the toxin.

Health aspects, Complications and side effects, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Acetaminophen, Analgesics

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