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The news that breast self-exams are officially on the way out is a relief for some busy women, but perplexes others. Full Story
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Viagra for women: An RX for sex?
July 22: A study released today in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that Viagra, a drug to treat male sexual dysfunction, appears to be effective in relieving sexual problems for women taking anti-depressants. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.
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BabyQuest

Part 1: Have kids? Sure ... someday
Readers debate best age for baby-making

Part 2: Baby-making at a crossroads
U.S. women going abroad for fertility help
How far is too far? Readers weigh in

Part 3: 2-for-1 is no baby bargain
Media goes gaga for megamultiples
  Video: Parents manage joyful abundance
Readers weigh mixed blessings of multiples


Part 4: Are men becoming obsolete?
His biological clock is ticking, too
Should kids be conceived after a parent dies? 
Dads don't come from labs, readers say

Part 5: Not giving up hope for biological baby
Getting off the infertility-treatment treadmill
Readers share their own 'baby quests'

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Breast cancer, what happens next
Breast cancer survivor Debbie Horwitz and photographer Missy McLamb documented Debbie's recovery and breast reconstruction in the book, "Myself: Together Again." Click "Launch" to see the images and hear Debbie's story.

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