Risk factors for ovarian cancer include being over 40, overweight or obese; having children after age 35 or never having a full-term pregnancy. A family history of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, or colorectal cancer also puts you at a higher risk for ovarian cancer.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that produce a certain protein which is capable of suppressing tumors. If these genes are altered or mutated and the protein doesn’t do its work these genetic alterations can result in the growth of cancer.
Today’s car safety seat is more sophisticated than the one you rode in years ago. The connection between the vehicle and the seat is stronger now but installation and use may be confusing for a first-time parent or a caregiver such as a grandparent. |
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