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6 December, 2019

Make that 45, not 50 – to Start Your Yearly Colorectal Screening

Every year there are thousands of preventable deaths from colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, which comprises both colon and rectal cancer, is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among American men and women, with over 51,000 people expected to die from the disease by the end of...

18 November, 2019

Executive Order for Healthcare Transparency

Earlier this year President Trump signed an executive order that will require price transparency from healthcare providers. The order is called “Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to put Patients First.” The Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has just...

25 October, 2019

What’s the Deal with Breast Self-Exams?

Health organizations drop recommendations for Breast Self-Exams and instead promote Breast Self Awareness. For over 70 years health care professionals have been advising women to perform regular breast self-exams as a critical screening tool for breast cancer detection. Recently however, there...

21 August, 2019

Executive Order for Healthcare Transparency

To drive down the rising costs of healthcare, President Trump signed an executive order that will require price transparency from healthcare providers. The idea behind this is that by allowing patients to see costs up front, they will have the option to shop around for their healthcare. The...

13 August, 2019

FDA Calls for Recall on Textured Breast Implants

Last month, Allergen issued a world-wide recall on their textured breast implants. This followed a discovery by the FDA of a direct link between the implants and a rare type of cancer. According to FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy, Allergen’s textured implants “appeared to be...

Why You Need a Good Night's Sleep

Why You Need a Good Night's Sleep

We spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping. Why? Because our bodies need sleep to function during our waking hours. Sleep helps you feel rested and affects both your mental and physical health. And yet, almost half the population doesn’t get enough sleep. 40% of adults report...

What You Need to Know About Dense Breasts

Dense breasts are a risk factor for developing breast cancer, and, even more importantly, small breast cancers can be hidden in dense breasts on a mammogram. To protect your health, you should talk to your doctor to find out whether your breasts are dense and learn about additional screening...

Mammography is Still the Best Option for Breast Cancer Screening

The FDA recently issued a stern warning against the use of thermography as a standalone method for detecting, diagnosing, or screening for breast cancer. The department cleared thermography for use only when combined with another screening method, such as mammography. In...

28 February, 2019

9 Fascinating Smoking Facts

According to the CDC, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. By their estimates, if the current pattern of smoking world-wide doesn’t change, 8 million people will die annually from tobacco-related illnesses by the year 2030. If that doesn’t send a chill up your spine and straight...

4 February, 2019

22 Fascinating Heart Facts

Your heart affects every part of your body. That means that diet, lifestyle, and your emotional well-being can affect your heart. It’s important to take steps in all aspects of your daily life to maintain a healthy heart. The average heart is the size of an adult’s fist. Your heart...

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