Breast Reduction Can Spur Weight Gain in Young Women

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• Ernie Mundell
• February 6, 2025
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Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain.  

However, a new study suggests a link between these procedures in teens and young adult women and later weight gain.

"These patients should be t...

Too Often, ER Docs Don't Spot Migraines in Minority Kids

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• Ernie Mundell
• February 6, 2025
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Kids and teens can also get migraines, but Black and Hispanic children seen in ERs are more likely to have their condition go undiagnosed, new research shows.

That's concerning, because “without a proper diagnosis, medications that can help reduce migraine may be d...

Women With Larger Breasts May Be Less Likely to Exercise, Study Finds

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• Cara Murez
• August 21, 2023
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Women who have larger breasts tend to exercise less or less intensely, according to a new study that suggests having breast reduction surgery could be a game changer.

Australian researchers looking at exercise participation for women in this category called for more acc...

Breast Reduction? Body Weight a Factor in Healing Time, Study Finds

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• Cara Murez
• April 3, 2023
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Women who are heavier or older may take longer to heal after surgery to reduce the size of their breasts, new research indicates.

Body weight and age can affect complication risk after breast reduction, according to a report in the April 2023 edition of