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Sunlight exposure may increase lymphoma risk A large "population-based" study in US shows higher incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.			Ask the expert Hair colouring and cancer

	Women more likely to get runner's knee LIM SAY HENG looks at how women are prone to two types of knee injuries		Less radiation is safe for treating breast cancer, study finds Women with early-stage breast tumors can undergo a shorter course of radiation without a greater risk that their cancer will come back years later.

C-section not linked to poorer infant health Despite some concerns to the contrary, babies delivered by cesarean may not make more visits to the doctor's office or hospital early in life.			For women, getting drunk boosts heart attack risk A new study provides yet more evidence that when it comes to alcohol and health, moderation is key.

MRI finds extra breast cancer tumors, study finds An MRI scan can find extra tumors that mammograms missed in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.			Moms' prenatal vitamins cut childhood cancers Women who take multivitamins before and during pregnancy apparently reduce the chances that their offspring will develop certain types of childhood tumors.

Fibroids common in women with ovary disorder PCOS is a hormone disorder that causes ovaries to develop multiple cysts, and is usually accompanied by lack of ovulation, weight gain and other problems.			Vitamin D lowers cancer risk in older women Study shows that it may be a powerful cancer preventive.

Birth defect risk from antidepressants low Newer antidepressant drugs may increase the risk of birth defects but the risk remains very remote.			New findings back smoking-stillbirth link Women who smoked during 2 consecutive pregnancies have a 35% higher risk of stillbirth.

Calcium from diet best for building bone density Women who want to keep their bones strong after menopause may be better off eating plenty of calcium-rich food than relying on supplements.			Soy compound may boost bone density Supplements containing a soy compound called genistein may help increase women's bone mass after menopause.

Menstrual bleeding treatment effective in all women Endometrial ablation works by destroying the lining of the uterus with heat, electricity or freezing.				Organic skincare: get it right Before you buy anything 'organic', ensure it's certified.

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