Cancer

This article was originally published on January 8, 2019, and has since been updated. Chemo and Radiotherapy can be effective treatments for cancer. The downside, of course, is a range of difficult side effects experienced during treatments. Fortunately, a type of treatment that aims to harness the immune system to combat cancer (called immunotherapy) could...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

Have you noticed that you seem to get bruises from the slightest bump or knock? Perhaps you seem to wake up every morning with at least one mystery bruise, having no idea where it came from? Easy bruising can be concerning and can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health issue. In this article,...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

Annika, a 28-year-old woman from California, shares a harrowing tale of battling a deadly sinus cancer that strikes fewer than one in a million individuals, ultimately leading to the removal of her right eye. A cancer so rare, there are less than 200 cases documented throughout medical literature. Misdiagnosis: A Sinister Growth Mistaken for Routine...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

A recent report has shed light on a concerning discovery – popular band-aid brands, including the household name “Band-Aid,” contain cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals.’ The report, conducted by Mamavation, an organization dedicated to promoting safe and non-toxic products for families, has revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in bandages. This has raised concerns...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team