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Scientists say they have identified two new genetic variants that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Their findings are published online Feb. 4 in Human Molecular Genetics.

Two Novel Genetic Variants for Breast Cancer Discovered

London scientists say variants most strongly linked to estrogen receptor-positive disease
Menstrual abnormalities

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked With Earlier Surgical Menopause

Menstrual abnormalities, endometriosis, pelvic pain also associated with CFS
A smartphone accessory that can detect HIV and syphilis has been developed by Columbia University researchers. The findings were published in the Feb. 4 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Smartphone Accessory Could Help Detect HIV, Syphilis

Low-cost accessory replicates laboratory-based blood test, researchers report
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Fewer than half of Americans are aware that some major lifestyle factors can affect their cancer risk

AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low

Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
A healthy diet might reduce the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD

Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
Researchers have developed a blood test that they say could help neurologists detect Parkinson's disease and track the illness as it progresses. The study was published online Feb. 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Biomarkers Show Potential for Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatment
Although fewer Americans are smoking and more communities have smoke-free laws

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Still Too High

Two out of five children breathing in secondhand smoke
Lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the leading cancer killer of women in developed countries

Lung Cancer Now Leads Cancer Mortality in Developed Nations

Leading cancer killer of American women for many years

January 2015 Briefing – Pathology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...