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Cancer rates differ between African- and U.S.-born black Americans

Cancer Occurrence Differs Among African-Born, U.S.-Born Blacks

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Research suggests differences in environmental, cultural, social, genetic factors
Women with newly-developed depression before a breast cancer diagnosis have a modestly

Mortality Up With Depression Just Before Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Newly-developed depression before diagnosis linked to higher risk of death in postmenopausal women
Weight -- both overweight and underweight -- may influence risk of migraine headaches

Overweight, Underweight Both Tied to Migraines

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Obese people 27 percent more likely to have migraines; underweight 13 percent more likely
Certain surgery patients prescribed opioids for postoperative pain relief may face a higher risk for developing a persistent opioid addiction

Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction

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Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
Individuals with risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke in middle age are more likely to have elevated levels of amyloid

Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Associated With Elevated Amyloid

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One cardiovascular risk factor alone may up the likelihood of amyloid deposits by 88 percent
Women with overactive bladder syndrome treated with antimuscarinics have increased subsequent risk of depressive disorder

Depressive Disorders Up With Antimuscarinics for OAB

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Increased risk for women with overactive bladder syndrome receiving antimuscarinics
Physicians spend roughly as many hours on computer work as they do meeting with patients

Physicians Are Spending Half Their Time on Computer Tasks

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Researchers estimate physicians devote 3.08 hours a day to face-to-face office visits
Americans spent $16 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally invasive procedures in 2016

$16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Surgery by Americans in 2016

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New report details costs of most popular plastic surgery procedures
Twin pregnancies in older women (at least 45 years of age) overall have favorable outcomes but are associated with high rates of some complications

Overall Favorable Outcomes for Twin Pregnancies in Moms 45+

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But high rates of cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes seen
The larger a woman's body size as a young adult

Larger Women Have Nearly Three-Fold Higher Risk of A-Fib

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Risk of atrial fibrillation rises along with body size, but remain low overall, researchers say