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  • Two local women hope to inspire others with their story of surviving, and preventing, breast cancer.
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health, women's health, cancer, ucla, healthy living, denise dador
  • Nancy Carlson, chief executive of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in San Pedro, is seen in this photo.
  • Thousands of women put off getting mammograms, because they feel like they're too busy. See why you shouldn't put it off.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A female patient is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A new study suggests that mammograms before age 50 could dramatically cut deaths from breast cancer.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A female patient is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A new study suggests that mammograms before age 50 could dramatically cut deaths from breast cancer.
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  • Women in California may have greater access to abortion services under a controversial measure sent to Governor Brown.
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health care, women's health, california news, nannette miranda
  • The Food and Drug Administration just approved the first non-hormonal drug to treat hot flashes.
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women's health, fda, healthy living, denise dador
  • Different kinds of fish are seen at a store in this undated file photo.
  • Scientists say women may get an extra dose of protection by adding specific kinds of fish to their diet.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Different kinds of fish are seen at a store in this undated file photo.
  • Scientists say women may get an extra dose of protection by adding specific kinds of fish to their diet.
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cancer, women's health, health & food
  • A pregnant woman is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Experts say gestational diabetes, which often happens in the third trimester, appears to be affecting more pregnant women.
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women's health, pregnancy, food, food coach, lori corbin
  • A pregnant woman is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Experts say gestational diabetes, which often happens in the third trimester, appears to be affecting more pregnant women.
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food, women's health, pregnancy, food and recipes
  • A pregnant woman is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A new study shows that women concerned about getting pregnant between the ages of 35 to 40 don't have to worry.
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health, pregnancy, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A pregnant woman is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A new study shows that women concerned about getting pregnant between the ages of 35 to 40 don't have to worry.
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health, pregnancy, women's health, health & food
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The Obama administration says it will comply with a judge's order to allow girls of any age to buy the morning-after pills.
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fda, health, women's health, health & food
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The government says it will comply with a ruling to allow girls of any age to buy the morning-after pills.
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fda, health, women's health, health & food
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The government says it will comply with a ruling to allow girls of any age to buy the morning-after pills.
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fda, health, women's health, health & food
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The Obama administration says it will comply with a ruling to allow girls of any age to buy the morning-after pills.
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fda, health, women's health, health & food
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A federal appeals court ruled girls of any age can buy generic versions of emergency contraception without prescriptions.
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fda, health, women's health, health & food
  • Walkers and runners dress up in tutus and participate in the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Nearly 30,000 people turned out for the 20th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles. See photos.
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medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
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cancer, women's health, health, medical research, community activity, in your community, elex michaelson
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talks to Eyewitness News at the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talked about her journey at the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva speaks at the Entertainment Industry foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva spoke about the importance of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Participants pose for a photo at the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
  • Nearly 40,000 people turned out for the 19th annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles in L.A. See the photos.
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medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
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health, cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
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health, cancer, women's health, health & food
  • Arm-lift surgery in women has sky-rocketed to an increase of more than 4,000 percent.
  • Toned arms are a sought after accessory, and more and more women are getting surgery to bare beautiful arms.
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women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Arm-lift surgery in women has sky-rocketed to an increase of more than 4,000 percent.
  • Toned arms are a sought after accessory, and more and more women are getting surgery to bare beautiful arms.
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women's health, health & food
  • If you're expecting a child, could the secret to a stress-free birth all be in your mind?
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women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new study looks at one particular one: a woman's exposure to anti-epilepsy drugs during pregnancy.
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women's health, children's health, pregnancy, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new study looks at one particular one: a woman's exposure to anti-epilepsy drugs during pregnancy.
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women's health, health & food
  • A woman is seen getting a mammogram.
  • A new study shows more women in their 40s are getting mammograms more than is recommended by the government.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A woman is seen getting a mammogram.
  • A new study shows more women in their 40s are getting mammograms more than is recommended by the government.
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cancer, women's health, health & food
  • About 90 percent of pregnant women in the United States take at least one medication. There's conflicting info online.
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health, medical research, health care, technology, women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Cars are shown in this undated file photo of Southern California.
  • Is there a connection between traffic pollution and higher rates of cancer in children?
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health, medical research, health care, children's health, women's health, cancer, ucla, healthy living, denise dador
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A federal judge ordered the FDA to make the morning-after pill available to women of all ages without a prescription.
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women's health, pregnancy, fda, health & food, denise dador
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A judge ordered the FDA to make the morning-after pill available to women of all ages without a prescription.
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fda, women's health, pregnancy, health & food
  • A woman gets a breast examination in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers have released a new study that shows advanced breast cancer cases are increasing among young women.
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women's health, cancer, health & food, leslie miller
  • A woman gets a breast examination in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers have released a new study that shows advanced breast cancer cases are increasing among young women.
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women's health, cancer, health & food
  • Vitamins are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Women have been told calcium and vitamin D are necessary supplements. But a study says healthy older women shouldn't bother.
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women's health, health & food, leslie miller
  • Vitamins are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Women have been told calcium and vitamin D are necessary supplements. But a study says healthy older women shouldn't bother.
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women's health, health & food
  • The morning-after pill is shown in this undated file photo.
  • The number of women using the morning-after pill has increased from a decade ago, according to a government study.
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women's health, pregnancy, health & food
  • This undated split image shows Chondra Hungerford before she was diagnosed with Cushings disease (left) and after the diagnosis (right). Cushings disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
  • Cushing's disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
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health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • This undated split image shows Chondra Hungerford before she was diagnosed with Cushings disease (left) and after the diagnosis (right). Cushings disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
  • Cushing's disease can hit in the prime of life and can make young, active women fatigued, overweight and depressed.
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health, women's health, health & food
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  • Check out seven easy ways to rethink those healthy living resolutions, get focused and stay on track.
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women's health, health, diet, men's health, health & food
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  • Check out seven easy ways to rethink those healthy living resolutions, get focused and stay on track.
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health, diet, men's health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens talks candidly about her fight with breast cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.
  • For the first time since being diagnosed with breast cancer, O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is talking about her fight.
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cancer, health, women's health, orange county news, eileen frere
  • Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens talks candidly about her fight with breast cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.
  • For the first time since being diagnosed with breast cancer, O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is talking about her fight.
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cancer, health, women's health, eyewitness news
  • Doctors are developing new ways to help find breast cancer earlier in dense tissue.
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health, women's health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • New research reveals what happens to a woman's brain during her first year of menopause.
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health, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Liz Hrodey takes part in a running clinic in this undated photo.
  • There are clinics designed to help women get back to their normal running patterns after giving birth.
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health, pregnancy, women's health, exercise, healthy living, denise dador