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Many women unaware of obesity-cancer link

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Green card applicants must get HPV vaccine

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Brain protein may hold key to fertility

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Brain dysfunction tied to fibromyalgia

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Yoga soothes worst symptoms of menopause

Surrogate mom, 61, gives birth to own grandkid

More women are having fewer children, if at all

The Pill makes women pick bad mates

Celebrity mamas fuel post-baby body blues

Urban teens misunderstand 'morning-after pill'

Menopause raises risk of metabolic syndrome

Ladies, give your breasts a rest, research says

Asthma risk from eating nuts during pregnancy

Cervical cancer shot not cleared for older women

Woman gives birth in N.Y. subway station

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Don’t be shy, ask mom about her health problems

For moms, more kids can mean fewer teeth

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Pregnancy

Turning on a fan may help prevent SIDS

Kidman credits ‘fertility waters’ with pregnancy

500,000 women die in pregnancy, childbirth

Diet high in trans fats linked to miscarriage

Mom's flu shot in pregnancy protects newborn

Menopause

Drugmaker touts menopause drug’s safety

Estrogen may help hearts of younger women

Other women's health news

Cervical cancer shot not cleared for older women

Woman gives birth in N.Y. subway station

For moms, more kids can mean fewer teeth

Love and loss bind my ‘other mother’ and me

Pap plus HPV tests can bring confusing results

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Quiz: Are you at risk for breast cancer?
Breast cancer rates, mortality in the U.S.
Slide show: Famous survivors
Birth size linked to breast cancer risk
Ladies, give your breasts a rest, research says

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Famous breast cancer survivors
Movie stars, athletes and a former First Lady who've all beaten the disease share what inspired them to keep fighting.

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Women's health videos

Coping with perimenopause
Oct. 10: Judy Coyne from More magazine and OB/GYN Dr. Iffath Hoskins discuss ways to deal with perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause.

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Why women lie to doctors

More on breast cancer awareness

Army of women fight cancer

Message board

Women's health: Share your experiences

Interactives and quizzes

5 reasons to make a doctor's appointment

The menstrual cycle | Q&A: Menopause

Test your knowledge about pregnancy

Contraceptive choices | History of The Pill

HRT: What women need to know

Facts about birth control

Slide show

Breast cancer, what happens next
Breast cancer survivor Debbie Horwitz and photographer Missy McLamb documented Debbie's recovery and breast reconstruction in the book, "Myself: Together Again." Click "Launch" to see the images and hear Debbie's story.

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