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Breast Cancer
Research reports on breast cancer from C.K. Atkin and colleagues provide new insights
April 10th, 2008
"Breast cancer has a high profile in the news media, which are a major source of information for cancer patients and the general public. To determine the nature Of breast cancer news coverage available to audiences, particularly on the topics of environmental risks and prevention, this content analysis measured a broad array of dimensions in 231 stories appearing in nine leading newspapers, newsmagazines, and television networks in 2003 and 2004," scientists in the United States report. "One fourth of all stories reported on various risks such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use. Very few items specifically addressed risks related to controllable lifestyle...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-10)
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