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In 2018, more than -1.7 million people- received a cancer diagnosis, and about 600,000 of them are expected to succumb to their disease despite treatment. As new advanced treatments are developed, however, the number of people who die from cancer is expected to decline just as it has over the past few decades. An innovative treatment involving -nanomedicine- may soon be one of the reasons why more...
November 20, 2019
Improved technology has paved the way for a whole new level of understanding with better imaging. Over the last year, researchers have announced the discovery of two "new" organs in the human body! With new discoveries come new understanding about our bodies and how they work, which may also lead to breakthroughs in disease treatment and prevention. The Mesentery - Up until recently, doctors saw -the...
November 12, 2019
It’s an exciting time to be alive. We’re seeing some amazing medical breakthroughs, with plenty more advancements on the horizon. Some of the top researchers in their fields have shared their predictions, and -the future of medicine looks bright. Lifesaving Heart Advances - Heart attacks strike 735,000 people each year in the U.S., killing 610,000 of them. 210,000 of those had suffered at least one...
October 11, 2019
It’s time to get real about what bras really do for our breasts rather than support them. As a long-time lover of cute, sexy, and supportive bras, I’ve recently discovered that bras aren’t doing much for us—and are perhaps even harming us—outside of covering our nipples, keeping our girls in uniform shape, and looking sexy during sexy time. The question as to whether or not bras raise our risk for...
October 10, 2019
In 2014, the World Health Organization stated that cancer rates worldwide will rise by 57% by 2034, boldly declaring that there will be an “imminent global cancer disaster” in the coming years. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States, according to the -National Cancer Institute. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however. Did you know that more than half of all cancers can be...
October 3, 2019
When cancer strikes someone close, many of us feel unsure about the best way to approach the person or what to say. They, too, may have a hard time approaching the subject. Offering support without minimizing or judging the person’s experience, allowing them to set the pace and subject matter are great strategies. Be encouraging without belittling and see what can be done to help out with meals or...
September 30, 2019
Breast cancer treatment has come a long way over the past few decades, but no cure has been found to date. Immunotherapy could potentially change that. Recent breakthroughs targeting tumor-specific proteins have made immunotherapy more effective, and we could be closer than ever to a cure. Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating numerous forms of cancer, but breast cancer has been more difficult...
September 12, 2019
Honey is more than just a sweetener to add to your tea. It also provides a variety of benefits that can be good for your health. Honey has a variety of benefits that go beyond being a traditional sweetener in a recipe. From treating burns to helping postmenopausal women retain their immediate memory, here's a look at a few of the conditions honey can treat. Honey Can Be Used to Treat Burns - Studies...
August 15, 2019
Studies have shown a correlation between eating large amounts of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and a lower risk of cancer. And, more to the point, researchers may have finally found one of the reasons why. Cruciferous vegetables contain an enzyme that breaks down into a unique compound in the body. This compound, I3C, activates a tumor-suppressing enzyme, and tests on supplemented mice have...
June 24, 2019
Uterine cancer has been on a dramatic rise, and doctors are scratching their heads trying to figure out why. They’re seeing more cases of a specific rare subtype, and it’s not following any familiar or predictable patterns. Here’s what you need to know about it. The Numbers Keep Rising - All subtypes of uterine cancer are on the rise, and researchers are only able to account for some of the math. Uterine...
June 21, 2019
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