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With same genetic test results 1-in-2 women would follow Jolie
One-in-2 U.S. women say if genetic tests suggested a high risk of breast cancer they would follow Angelina Jolie and get a double mastectomy, a survey says.
Lexi Thompson shot her low score on the LPGA Tour this year Thursday, a 7-under 65 that gave her a share of the lead after one round of the Mobile Bay Classic.
More U.S. women getting arm plastic surgery
Fueled by the fashion trend of sleeveless dresses, arm lifts in U.S. women increased more than 4,000 percent in about a decade, plastic surgeons say.
Eating recommended protein linked to weight loss
A relatively high proportion of U.S. women who reported "eating more protein" to prevent weight gain were linked to reported weight loss, researchers say.
The U.S. surgeon general said a public education campaign aims to raise awareness among African-American women on the importance of breastfeeding.
Women's risk of blindness higher than men
Prevent Blindness America says 2.6 million U.S. women age 40 and older have poor vision that cannot be corrected or are blind compared with 1.5 million men.
Third-round leader Inbee Park fired a 3-under-par 69 Sunday to win the Kraft Nabisco Championship by four strokes.
Inbee Park shot her second straight 67 Saturday and built a three-shot lead through three rounds of the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
U.S. health officials say having children while cohabiting is more common among U.S. women who don't have a college education, and more women are cohabiting.
Beatriz Recari, a one-time winner in her three years on the LPGA Tour, equaled the low round of the afternoon Friday to take the lead in the Kia Classic.
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Tornado recover efforts underway in Moore, Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin talks to victims from the May 20 tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, May 22, 2013. The EF-5 tornado cut a path of destruction approximately 17 miles by 1.3 miles wide and left 24 people dead. UPI/J.P. Wilson