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Politics, Breast Health Have A Long History Together

Meddling in medical recommendations is nothing new for politicians

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Evidence-Based Medicine: Hard For Some To Swallow

Based on studies, two panels of medical experts this week recommended fewer screening tests for breast and cervical cancer. But people don't always want to do what the data say to do.

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