It’s October again, which means we’re awash in a sea of pink—the annual symbol of breast cancer awareness. Each year, more than 250,000 women are diagnosed with this terrible disease. Another 40,000 will succumb to it. Campaign participants… Continue Reading
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Red Meat & Breast Cancer – Evidence of a Troubling Link
Researchers continue to find an association between red meat consumption and breast cancer. Red meats refer to beef, lamb, and pork – meats that are dark in color when raw. A 2014 Harvard study monitoring more than 44,000 women over 13 years… Continue Reading
Women More Prone than Men to Heavy Drinking Health Risks
Although alcoholism is more common in men, female heavy drinkers face more serious health risks compared to males. So says a review of worldwide alcohol consumption research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Alcoholism is a major… Continue Reading
Breast Cancer Awareness
October 2018 marks the 33rd year of the national breast cancer public awareness campaign… for some of you, this means it’s time to dig your running shoes out of the closet and raise some money for a good… Continue Reading