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Exercise may lower breast cancer risk as much as 40%: study

Exercise may lower breast cancer risk as much as 40%: study

Aleksandr Markin/Shutterstock.com A new U.S. study finds that even short runs or walks go a long way toward reducing your risks of breast cancer. Here’s a good reason to go for a short walk or run today: While prior research has already found that regular exercise can reduce breast cancer risk by about 25 percent, a new study suggests that ...

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Breast implant firm’s founder given jail sentence

Breast implant firm’s founder given jail sentence

BERTRAND LANGLOIS/AFP/Getty Images Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) founder Jean-Claude Mas was sentenced to four years behind bars, and his bankrupt company was ordered to pay up to 40 million euros ($ 55 million) in damages. MARSEILLE, France — A disgraced French businessman was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday for filling tens of thousands ...

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Mastectomy is just one option for treating breast cancer

Ida Mae Astute/ABC/AP Amy Robach is undergoing a double mastectomy, but that treatment option might not suit everyone. Amy Robach had been putting off a mammogram, and then she got talked into it. The fact is that everyone is so busy and stretched. She’s a mother working in a rapidly advancing career. It’s hard to find the time to take ...

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Amy Robach reveals breast cancer diagnosis on ‘GMA’

ABC Amy Robach of ‘Good Morning America’ revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. Amy Robach made a shocking health announcement on “Good Morning America” Monday. The 40-year-old news reporter revealed she has breast cancer, and is preparing to undergo a double mastectomy on November 14. ABC Robach put on a brave face on ‘GMA’ Monday, ...

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Amy Robach reveals breast cancer diagnosis on ‘GMA’

ABC Amy Robach of ‘Good Morning America’ revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. Amy Robach made a shocking health announcement on “Good Morning America” Monday. The 40-year-old news reporter revealed she has breast cancer, and is preparing to undergo a double mastectomy on November 14. ABC Robach put on a brave face on ‘GMA’ Monday, ...

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