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Physical Activity Linked to Decrease in Mortality Risk
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In a prospective study, following physical activity guidelines was associated with lower risk for death, and engaging in less than recommended activity levels also conferred a mortality benefit. Medscape Medical News
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Maternal Depression Linked to Child Injury
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Depressive symptoms in mothers are directly related to the risk of injury in their children, new research shows. Such symptoms also raise the risk of child behavior problems, although this is not a significant mediator of the association seen with child injury. Reuters Health Information
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Craniocaudal View on Mammography Important for Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
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A "substantial amount of information" is provided by a second, craniocaudal view on screening mammography, researchers report in the July 23 online issue of Breast Cancer Research. Tissue density and breast cancer risk can be better assessed than with a single mediolateral oblique view. Reuters Health Information
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Levonorgestrel IUD Improves Adenomyosis Symptoms
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Clinicians from Korea report that the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is an effective therapy for adenomyosis, or endometriosis, providing symptomatic relief and improvements in hematologic indices. Reuters Health Information
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