According to Gallup, about 48 % of Americans consume soft drinks daily. It is known that soft drinks cause cavity and obesity. The recent study sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and age at menarche in a prospective study of US girls, from Harvard University found that there is a significant…
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. There are many signs and symptoms that a woman may experience. For example, some symptoms include irregular menstrual cycle, acne, hirsutism (increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back,…
In August, 2010, Barb received the shocking news that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Barb was managing a multitude of stressors and had become run-down, “burning the candle at both ends.”. Barb immediately turned to Louise Hay for inspiration and created a detailed and empowering plan of…
These days, it’s rare to find mothers who breastfeed their children. According to centers for disease control and prevention, 16.5% of mothers in New York breastfeed their kids exclusively for 6 months. Many mothers use formula because they cannot afford to breastfeed their children due to their social…
You are now a caretaker of a patient battling breast cancer. So you ask yourself, what can you do to help? Your loved one will be fighting breast cancer and the truth is you won’t be able to fight their cancer for them. Below are some important pointers…
On August 13th, 2015, The United Breast Cancer Foundation will host an Art Show exhibition, “The Faces of Breast Cancer”. UBCF hopes to promote body positivity for those who have experienced physical and emotional trauma due to breast cancer. According to the Ellipses Project, body positivity is a…
Has someone you love been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, or any other illness? Sometimes it’s hard to know the right thing to do or say. That’s why Health posted an article entitled “22 Ways to Help a Friend with Breast Cancer” to offer advice on how to…
There is a close relationship between prostate cancer and breast cancer. People consider prostate cancer and breast cancer as two totally different cancers. However, family history of prostate cancer could increase the chance of having breast cancer. Also, for some prostate cancers, the treatment for breast cancer may…
About three years ago, my family received the most devastating news none of us could have ever imagined. My mother had been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of forty-three. Then it was more bad news. It had metastasized to her lungs, lymph nodes and…
Currently, there are three major hormone therapies used for breast cancer. The major functions of these therapies are to block ovarian function, estrogen function and the effects of estrogen. The most common treatments for cancer are chemotherapy and radiation. Chemotherapy is the use of chemical drugs to slow…
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