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Is your purse germier than a toilet seat?
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7 questions on cancer gene testing
Here are some common questions that our team is asked regarding genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer.
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STUDY: Pain killers linked to sexual problems in men
Sales of opioid painkillers have quadrupled in recent years. About 4 million adults in the US use he medications on a regular basis.
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Some students question decision to bring fast food chains to VCU
VCU Dining Services recruited the two fast food chains based on student surveys and demands.
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Area woman wants double mastectomy; don’t judge Jolie
The number of women opting to have the preventive procedure has increased by an estimated 50 percent in recent years, experts say.
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Local doctor discusses double mastectomy and breast cancer
Dr. Jim Pellicane, Director of Breast Oncology for the Bon Secours Cancer Institute, speaks to CBS 6 about double mastectomy’s and breast cancer.
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Report questions benefits of salt reduction
Reducing salt consumption below the currently recommended daily amount may be unnecessary.
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Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy
“My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman,” Jolie wrote.
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Today’s Discovery: New hope for heart valve replacement
Watch Today’s Discovery every other Wednesday on CBS 6 at 4:38 pm, 6:13 pm and 11:12 pm.
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VCU Medical Center thrives on iPad technology
iPads and other electronic tablet devices have evolved from being an electronic gadget used for fun and entertainment to a common part of everyone’s hospital experience today.
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What’s the gene that led to Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy?
Angelina Jolie’s stunning announcement that she had a preventive double mastectomy raised both awareness and questions about the gene that led to her decision — BRCA1.
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STUDY: Early formula can help in breastfeeding
A new study shows using formula early on does not hurt breastfeeding.. in fact it may help.
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Breast cancer affects more than 280,000 women In the US every year. That’s why it’s important
To have a friend or a “buddy” you can rely on. Stephanie Rochon’s Buddy Check 6 airs on the 6th of every
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