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Women's feelings and behaviors concerning contraception are conflicted, yet many don't seek out methods that could better satisfy their needs, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of Schering-Plough by Harris Interactive(R).

Women who smoke are four times more likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair or rupture as women who have quit smoking, and are eight times more likely than women who have never smoked, finds a study published on bmj.com today. read more

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Mammograms detect 80 percent to 90 percent of breast cancers in women without symptoms, and all women 40 and older should get a yearly mammogram, says the American cancer Society (ACS) as it marks National Mammography Day on Friday, Oct. 17.

Dr. Allan Rosenfield, a leading advocate for women's health worldwide for more than 40 years, died Sunday at age 75 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the new york Times reports. Throughout his career, Rosenfield worked on issues related to women's reproductive health and human rights, strategies to address maternal AIDS-related deaths and family planning.

Reuters - Women with endometriosis are at increased risk of also having irritable bowel syndrome or pelvic inflammatory disease, according to findings from a large study conducted in the UK.

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