There’s a Marburg virus outbreak, younger women are getting breast cancer and more children are dying from flu. Here’s what happened in health this week.

Happy Saturday! We hope you’ve been enjoying the first week of the spookiest month of the year. Don’t forget that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month; here’s what I’ve been reading lately — from new research on the benefits of breastfeeding to a refresher on breast cancer signs and symptoms to look out for….

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Many women are blindsided by perimenopause. 5 facts everyone should know about this time of life.

You’re happy. You’re sad. Your brain feels like cotton candy. Your periods are irregular and heavier — or lighter — than normal. And let’s not even mention your waistline that’s disappearing along with your sleep. In other words, you may feel like you’re on a wild roller-coaster ride. What’s happening? It’s likely perimenopause. “Perimenopause —…

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