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Part of Life: Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed

Part of Life: Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed

| March 24, 2015 Comment

Part of Life: Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed – Angelina Jolie has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed after tests indicated possible signs of cancer, the Hollywood actress announced Tuesday — two years after she underwent a double mastectomy. In a brief but candid op-ed for the New York Times, Jolie described learning that […]

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Obesity and Hot Flashes

| July 14, 2014 Comment

Obesity and hot flashes seem to be connected, according to researchers. Obese and overweight women seem to have more severe hot flashes during menopause than women with normal weight. According to gynecologists, part of the reason could be the extra fat which makes dissipation of heat more difficult. These women may also be on diets […]

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