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Studies show breast feeding results in long lasting health benefits for both mother and baby. Today, the number of women breast feeding their babies is at an all-time high. But breast feeding is not always easy. Dr. Earl Harley explains a simple procedure that makes breast feeding much easier for women. Take a look.

At what age should a parent take their daughter to the gynecologist? In this video Kathy Fowler talks with Dr. Shannam Dadger about when teenage girls should have their first gynecological visit and why this is so important to their health. The benefits of the HPV Vaccine are also discussed.

The fruits and vegetables likely to be the most contaminated with pesticide are called “the Dirty Dozen.” Health reporter Karen Owoc talks about the “Dirty Dozen” and when consumers are better off buying organic produce. The “Clean 15” conventionally grown fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticides are also presented.

Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecological cancer and is the leading cause of death from cancer among women in the U.S. Currently, there is no screening test for early detection of ovarian cancer. Standard care is surgery to remove the cancer followed up by chemotherapy. Kathy Fowler discusses testing for ovarian cancer, treatments […]

Prostate cancer is the number two killer of men. One in six men get prostate cancer and one in 36 die from it. Men need better prostate screening tests. In the U.S. researchers are working on two new tests The Pro PSA test measures three different levels of PSA in the blood resulting in 70% […]