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Why some women suffer form severe PMS disorders

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Research at the National Institutes of Mental Health concluded that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is not a simple matter of hormones but also involves the brain. The hormones affect neuropeptides and neurotransmitters in the brain level that eventually cause mood and physical changes.

Author: Drexler, Madeline
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1998
Research, Menstruation disorders, Premenstrual syndrome

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Genetic screening alert: current tests are very poor at predicting who will get breast cancer

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Studies have revealed that genetic screening is not an accurate means of determining people at risk with breast cancer. A woman who's family has history of breast cancer is advised to consult the best genetic counselor for further understanding of the test.

Author: Drexler, Madeline
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Evaluation, Diagnosis, Breast cancer, Genetic screening, Genetic testing

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Mad as hell, and your heart can't take it anymore

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Research indicates that hostility is associated with the development of heart disease. Hostility includes feelings of mistrust, anger and cynicism. Hostility and heart disease in women are discussed.

Author: Drexler, Madeline
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1993
Psychological aspects, Heart diseases, Hostility (Psychology), Hostility

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