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health-policy3 days ago•2 min saved

Birth control access under scrutiny as surgeon general pick defends options

The article reports that the Trump administration’s surgeon general nominee faced questions about her past remarks on birth control but reiterated support for access for all women, emphasizing that patients should discuss risks with their doctors. It notes hormonal contraception is widely used for pregnancy prevention and other health reasons, with mostly mild side effects. While meta-analyses show a small, very low increase in breast cancer risk, overall cancer risk remains low and some data suggest protective effects for other cancers. Experts urge maintaining all contraceptive options and caution against inflammatory rhetoric that could limit informed choices.

via Axios|

#birth-control #breast-cancer-risk #health-policy

health15 days ago•6 min saved

New study links toxic chemicals to wigs and braids marketed to Black women

A Silent Spring Institute study of 43 hair-extension products found 169 chemicals, including flame retardants, pesticides and organotin stabilizers; 12 are Prop 65 listed and 17 are linked to breast cancer, signaling potential dermal and inhalation exposure for wearers and stylists and prompting calls for stronger FDA oversight and labeling, with only a couple of products deemed non-toxic.

via NBC News|

#breast-cancer-risk #cosmetics-regulation #hair-extensions

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Woman with Rare Condition Experiences Milk Leakage from Armpits

A 35-year-old woman with ectopic breast tissue in her armpits experiences milk production during pregnancy, a rare condition that is generally benign but requires monitoring due to potential cancer risk.

via Gizmodo|

#breast-cancer-risk #ectopic-breast-tissue #health

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk: Study

A new study published in PLOS Medicine by researchers at Oxford Population Health’s Cancer Epidemiology Unit found that use of progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives is associated with a 20-30% higher risk of breast cancer. The researchers analyzed data from 9,498 women who developed invasive breast cancer between ages 20 to 49 and 18,171 women without breast cancer who acted as controls. The data were collected by the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD).

via Prevention Magazine|

#breast-cancer-risk #cancer-epidemiology #health