We’ve long heard the concerns over drinking during pregnancy. Now comes news that drinking early in life…before a first pregnancy…can impact your chances of getting breast cancer.Researchers analyzed health data from nearly 91-thousand nurses between the ages of 25 and 44. They looked at medical history, number of children, and lifestyle habits…including history of alcohol consumption during 4 specific age periods.1-thousand-609 cases of breast cancer and 9-hundred-70 cases of benign breast disease were diagnosed during the study.Drinking alcohol between the first menstrual period and first pregnancy was associated with risk of both breast cancer and benign breast disease

Quitting Saves Lives

50 years of tobacco control prevents 8 million premature smoking-related deaths.

Middle Age, Diabetes and Brain Volume

People who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age may be at increased risk of brain cell loss and memory problems later in life.

Pelvic Exam Debate

The American College of Physicians now recommends against routine pelvic exams for average-risk women with no symptoms.