Breast Cancer Gene: Too Few Women Tested

Many high-risk women don't get the breast cancer gene test

Wednesday, February 08, 2017 Follow Us         Featured Too Few High-Risk Women Tested for Breast Cancer Gene: Survey Though testing for two genes that raise breast cancer risk has been around for decades, a new survey finds many high-risk women don't get the test, often because they aren't told... Read more ...  News Many Hospital Workers Are an Unhealthy Lot: Study More than three-quarters of workers at six Houston hospitals are overweight or obese, a new study shows. Researchers surveyed 924 employees -- mostly technicians and... Read more ... Health Tip: Logging Your Exercise Logging your exercise habits helps you stay committed and address any problems. The American Diabetes Association recommends... Read more ... Know Your Heart's Numbers More than two-thirds of Americans fret about heart disease, but few know the specific information that can help them boost their heart health, a new survey finds. 'Studies have... Read more ... Weight Loss Tied to Lower Risk of Uterine Cancer Weight loss may lower older women's risk of cancer of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, a new study suggests. 'Many older adults think it's too late to benefit from weight loss... Read more ... Health Tip: Get Active With a Jump Rope Jumping rope is a great way to get your heart pumping, burn calories and have a little fun. The American Council on Exercise offers these guidelines for jumping rope... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Fight Cancer With Your Immune System Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT