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Mammograms<\/a><\/strong> got quite a bit of attention late this year when the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended against the screening for women under 50. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said women should keep doing what they’ve been doing for years and talk to their doctors about whether or not to have a mammogram.<\/p>\n The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new cervical cancer screening guidelines<\/a><\/strong>, saying that some women may not need a Pap test each year.<\/p>\n A study funded by the National Cancer Institute revealed more about the lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer<\/a><\/strong>. Alcohol consumption and obesity were found to greatly elevate risk.<\/p>\n Both women and men were urged to cut added sugar intake<\/a><\/strong>. The American Heart Association issued new sugar intake recommendations to help reduce obesity and diabetes.<\/p>\n A large study showed that H2 blockers for acid reflux <\/a><\/strong> taken during pregnancy pose no significant threat to the fetus.<\/p>\n Medical professionals issued warning on use of fetal heart rate monitors<\/a><\/strong>, which could give some women a false sense of security and cause a delay in needed treatment.<\/p>\n Researchers found that in women with a family history of breast cancer, breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk<\/a><\/strong> by more than 50%.<\/p>\n America once again got a “D” on preterm birth rates<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Good news for almost everyone: Dark chocolate<\/a><\/strong> was proven to reduce stress.<\/p>\n Depression became a suggested risk factor for bone loss<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n A large-scale sleep study revealed that lack of sleep<\/a><\/strong> is more dangerous (heart-wise) for women than men.<\/p>\n (Image via stock.xchng<\/a>)<\/p>\n Post from: Blisstree<\/a><\/p>\n