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After indulging in a festive holiday season filled with delicious treats and hearty meals, it’s not uncommon to experience some digestive discomfort. You know the drill: Bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea, and perhaps even some weight gain. After all, you just came through a season of heavy meals, extra sweets and desserts, and likely more […]
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Brain cancer is a devastating disease, with more than 12,000 people in the UK diagnosed annually, and only about 17% surviving beyond five years. Although the exact causes of brain cancer remain largely unknown, lifestyle changes can potentially reduce the risk. Dr. Sara Meade, a consultant clinical neuro-oncologist at Birmingham’s Harborne Hospital, shares the daily […]
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A research group at the Department of Biomedicine of the University of Basel has discovered that the loss of the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene leads to a reduced response to Alpelisib, a drug that has been approved for use in Switzerland for the past few years as a treatment for advanced breast cancer. The researchers […]
· 4 min read
For ten years of her life, Cheryl Murray lived with a painful, growing lump on her foot. Embarrassed by it, she hid it from her boyfriend for two years. Finally, when they moved in together, she could no longer hide the now golf ball-sized lump. He encouraged her to have it looked at, and just […]
· 5 min read
Colon cancer rates are on the rise, particularly among young adults. Routine screening is recommended for adults age 45 years or older, who should be tested every ten years. However, a new study set out to examine the prevalence of this cancer for people aged 10 to 44. Using data from the Centers for Disease […]
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Fennel, commonly known as Foeniculum vulgare, is a flowering plant that belongs to the carrot family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is now cultivated in many parts of the world. The ancient Romans supposedly referred to it as “the herb of sight” due to its alleged benefits for eye health. Some new […]
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A cancer diagnosis is a terrifying thing, whether it’s your own or someone you love. This is why many of us do our best to incorporate as many anti-cancer habits into our daily lives as possible. A healthy diet is one of the best tools in our tool kit, however, most of the information out […]
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Grief and loss are both difficult obstacles for nearly everyone to overcome. The feelings are complex and most of the time, no one knows what to say. As a result, most people feel they can be most helpful by providing a meal or advice for the person in crisis or mourning. In contrast, a Massachusetts […]
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Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with diagnoses estimated at twice or three times the rate in the US, Canada, and the UK. (1) So when Ryan Glossop of Perth, Australia had the opportunity to get his skin checked for signs of cancer as part of a work […]
· 6 min read
Everyone’s had to deal with cancer in some capacity, whether you’ve had it yourself or a loved one has suffered from it, it’s a disease that touches so many. Approximately 38.4% of people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime (1). But you have more control over getting […]
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Breast Cancer is terrifying. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women across the globe, and the second-most prevalent cancer overall. (1) This statistic rings true in the United States, where 1 in every 8 American women are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime. (2) Naturally, many resources have been put into […]
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The scary part about cancer is that it can appear in unexpected places—or barely appear at all. This was the case for 24-year-old middle school teacher Gibson Miller. The Manhattan resident noticed a little spot underneath her left eye. It looked like a pimple, except it didn’t go away on its own. After a while, Miller […]
