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Australian researchers discover milk protein critical for survival of species

Australian researchers have discovered the protein MCL-1 is critical for keeping milk- producing cells alive and sustaining milk production in the breast.

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Singapore scientists uncover gene associated with aggressive breast cancer

Singapore scientists said on Monday that they have identified a new gene, which is strongly associated with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), a highly aggressive cancer that often has early relapse and metastasis following chemotherapy.

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Obesity might block breast cancer treatment: New Zealand study

Obesity could hinder the effects of a common drug that is used as part of a treatment to fight breast cancer in post-menopausal women, New Zealand scientists said Wednesday.

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Australian foot-in-mouth senator distracts from cancer breakthrough

A lambasted claim on national television by an Australian senator last week has effectively overshadowed a key breakthrough in breast cancer research here, after the minister caused widespread outrage in claiming a link between abortion and breast cancer.

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Breastfeeding associated with babies' better health

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for more support for breastfeeding in the advent of the World Breastfeeding Week 2013 which is to be celebrated from Aug. 1 to 7.

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Hong Kong launches awareness month to support breast cancer survivors

The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (HKBCF) officially announced May as the “Breast Cancer Survivorship Month”, to honor the brave survivors who have fought vigorously against breast cancer and also to raise public awareness of breast heath.