Will a Blood Test Predict Your Risk of Postpartum Depression?

A new test that uses a blood sample to analyze genetic markers shows an 80% accuracy rate in indicating whether a person is likely to develop PPD. We have details on when it might be available to the public.

Is It OK to Skip Axillary Surgery for Early Breast Cancer?

Some people can omit the procedure that tests and removes lymph nodes in the armpit for metastatic disease, new research says. Here’s what to know.

New Tools for Primary Care Docs to Treat Migraine

For the first time, general practitioners are getting official recommendations for treating people with this debilitating head pain. New guidelines empower doctors to offer more tools for better pain relief.

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How CDK Inhibitors Work for Breast Cancer

These drugs can halt the growth of cancer cells in people with estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer. Learn more about who can take these treatments and how they’re administered.

The Reason for Your Menstrual-Period Back Pain

There’s the normal cramping and then there’s the kind of pain that radiates into your back and knocks you off your feet. We talked to gynecologists to find out what’s going on and how to get relief.

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