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November 2001 Subscribe | Archived Issues |
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Melatonin and Breast Cancer Risk
A new study by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that women who work the night shift may face an increased risk of breast cancer. The reason: Nighttime sleep loss or light at night may suppress the production of melatonin, leading to an increase in estrogen release. Estrogen has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.
Complementary Approaches Vitamin D Shows Preventive Promise Alternative Medicine Here to Stay
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Other Features Educating Women about Breast Cancer Risk Cancer Information Service Turns 25 Primary Care Docs Diagnosing Depression Overcoming Drug Resistant Tumors Exercise Cuts Older Women's Risk Physicians Urged to Address Sexual Issues Stress Does Not Affect Survival Radiation Therapy Does Not Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk A Community Approach to Coping
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