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Blood Test May Spot Ovarian Cancer (The Associated Press) - A simple blood test may be able to identify ovarian cancer at its earliest stage, when it's hardest to spot but at its most curable, a preliminary study suggests. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/343/345696.html _ CDC: Fertility Procedures On Rise ATLANTA (AP) - Fertility procedures in the United States jumped by 27 percent in just two years, according to government researchers who said they are worried about the risks for mothers and children. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/343/345695.html _ Breast Cancer Treatment Uses 'Seeds' CHICAGO (AP) - Brachytherapy is a radiation alternative more commonly associated with prostate cancer treatment. A few breast cancer doctors have been using it as a follow-up to lumpectomy - removal of only the tumor - and recent studies show it's effective. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/343/345551.html I sent that one long ago too _ Study Questions Menopause Hormones' Quality-Of-Life Benefits CHICAGO (AP) - Taking hormones at menopause may improve mood and mental function in women with hot flashes, but in those without hot flashes may lead to a decline in physical function and energy, new research suggests. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/343/345587.html Estrogen Given To Suppress Height WASHINGTON (AP) - A generation ago, many doctors prescribed estrogen to suppress the growth of girls destined to be over 6 feet tall. Far fewer do so today, says a survey published Tuesday. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/343/345614.html _ sent this off another souce days ago Intensive Training May Not Be As Bad For Young Women As Previously Thought (British Medical Journal Specialty Journals) -- Intensive training may not stunt young women's physical development as we have been led to believe. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/343/345572.html _ sent that one off another souce days ago too The Olympic Games are here. Read our Olympic Health Insight to learn tips from athletes, Olympic coaches and medical professionals on fitness and sports. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/29785/31240.html?k=wellx408x31240 sent off another source days ago too..