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The study of normal cell division in a breast (left) versus the mutation BRCA1 or BRCA2 (right) has expanded as Harvard researchers examine levels of Ki67, a molecular marker in healthy breast tissue that can predict a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer.

New weapon against breast cancer

Molecular marker in healthy tissue can predict a woman’s risk of getting the disease, research says

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DateApril 6, 2016July 26, 2019

Mette Kalager, pictured (center) at a School of Public Health Event in March 2011, is lead author of new research linking mammograms to significant overdiagnosis of breast cancer. “Mammography might not be appropriate for use in breast cancer screening because it cannot distinguish between progressive and nonprogressive cancer,” she said.

Mammography tied to overdiagnosis

'Cannot distinguish between progressive and nonprogressive cancer'

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DateApril 2, 2012

Pregnant women carrying boys eat more than those carrying girls

Newborn gender had no effect on maternal weight gain

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DateJune 6, 2003