Young Women Often Fail To Spot Their Weight Gain

Despite popular belief about women’s weight concerns, young women commonly fail to recognize recent gain of as many as 11 pounds – putting them at risk for cardiovascular disease and other obesity-related conditions. Self-perception of weight gain also appears to be significantly influenced by race, ethnicity and contraceptive methods…

Breast Cancer Rates Decline Most For Affluent White Women

Breast cancer rates are declining, but some groups have seen a more significant decline than others, with race, ethnicity and economic background playing a part…