Recent research from a very well-done study suggests that daily OJ and grapefruit may increase melanoma risk, when compared to people who took in citrus fruits or juice only twice a week. Looking closely at this study, the overall risk of melanoma was less than 2%
Bodybuilding supplements have been around a long time, but they are now more popular than ever. A variety of supplements are widely available for men (and women!) looking to boost muscle mass and strength. Many of these supplements contain either creatine or androstenedione, two elements that
Summer’s here and surf’s up! That means a lot more time in the sun and more chances for our skin to get damaged. I love being outside as much as possible this time of year, but I know that my skin is precious and so is
Johnson & Johnson is a trusted name whose baby powder has long been a staple of many homes. The powder absorbs excess moisture and protects skin from chafing and irritating rashes. Women in particular use it as a part of feminine hygiene. Now we are being
Most of us know that the at age 50 we should start getting our routine colonoscopy. The good news is that this recommendation has led to earlier detection and higher survival rates for those over 50 with colon and rectal cancers. So what’s the problem? Turns
New research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, came to the conclusion that “exercise is a powerful cancer-preventive.” This is bold language for the usually sedate research terminology. And with good reason! This tremendous study reflects the most in depth research ever done on exercise and cancer risk. Investigators
[spacer height="20px"]Most people struggle about talking to kids about cancer. Many decide to avoid the topic altogether! [spacer height="20px"]Most recently when my grandmother passed away, I was very open with my children. They understood when their great-grandmother’s health turned for the worse, and I continued to
[spacer height="20px"]A new Nordic study just released the most interesting data about cancer and family risk we’ve seen to date! [spacer height="20px"]They followed more than 200,000 fraternal and identical twins for over 30 years, and compared their risk of developing certain cancers to the rest of
[spacer height="20px"]Research has previously suggested a link between being overweight and breast cancer risk, but a new study shows stronger evidence linking body weight and breast cancer. [spacer height="20px"]The large study has gotten a lot of attention because it looked at over 67,000 women ages 50
This year, there will be about 1.7 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in the United States. Over half a million deaths will result from cancer overall. Where does your state rank when it comes to cancer death rates? Where do you think the worst chances
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