Samantha was in the shower when she first felt it. There was a lump. It was near the side of her breast, just below her armpit.
Every woman knows—or should know—what this could mean.
“My aunt had breast cancer and is in remission,” Samantha said. “And there’s been other types of cancer on my paternal side. So I definitely thought this was something serious.”… Read More
The news was alarming to anyone who has taken the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine…
The federal government called for injections of the single-dose vaccine to be halted after six recipients suffered blood clots. All were women between ages 18 and 48. One died. Another was hospitalized in critical condition.[1]
Some 6.8 million people in the U.S. have received the J&J shots.… Read More
The FDA made big headlines a few years ago when it banned the antibacterial chemical triclosan from hand soaps and body washes.
It’s linked to cancer, thyroid disorders, and fertility problems.[1]
We should all feel safer, right?
Actually, the ban did practically nothing to protect our health. That’s because it’s filled with loopholes to accommodate the chemical and cosmetic industry.… Read More
You see warnings about osteoporosis everywhere. There are ads on TV and in magazines for bone medications.
If you’re a middle-aged or senior woman, your doctor has probably talked to you about osteoporosis prevention.
But there’s another disease of aging that is just as debilitating and even more common. And it’s as prevalent in men as it is in women.
The reason you don’t hear about it is because drug companies don’t have any products to treat it.… Read More
Many people take fish oil for heart health. But a new study found that the supplement could offer an important added benefit during the pandemic.
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found that COVID-19 patients with high blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to die than those with lower levels.[1]
Omega-3 fatty acids are the active ingredient in fish oil supplements.… Read More
For years, doctors warned that coffee was bad for your heart.
They didn’t have much evidence to support this advice other than the fact that caffeine slightly raises your blood pressure.
But recent studies show that effect is only temporary. And it’s harmless in just about everybody.
Nutritional researchers have come to view coffee as a true superfood. Studies show it helps with weight loss, prevents diabetes, reduces artery calcification that leads to heart attacks, lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and improves cognition and mood.… Read More