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• Breast cancer gene tests — not worth the price?
For women without a family history of the disease, perhaps 1 percent would benefit from the test. On one hand, it would seem to make sense to seek out genetic testing to avoid becoming a breast cancer statistic. Or does it? Contrary to the marketing ...
• Phillies have the stars, but not the respect
If somebody says “Dodgers,” you probably think, “great franchise with a history of winning.” If somebody says “Phillies,” you probably think, “losers.” Hey, I don’t make the rules. I just comment on them. You want to blame somebody ...
• Firm says test judges risk for breast cancer
Doctors can estimate a woman's chances of developing breast cancer based on a variety of factors, including her age and family history, but most women have no way of knowing their precise risk. Women with a strong family history can get tested for ...
• No bottom to stock market clearly in sight
CHICAGO - The bear market that is ravaging investor portfolios is now one of the worst in modern U.S. history and has wiped out more than $7 trillion in shareholder value, with no bottom clearly in sight. When it stops and how far it drops, no one ...
• World markets follow huge Wall Street losses
Dealers react during morning trading session at Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday. Japan's Nikkei index fell nearly 10 percent to close out its worst week in history. Oct. 9: Precious metals and pawn shops are just a few of the ways people from Germany ...