Navigating Cancer: Impacting risk of breast cancer recurrence
Recently, there have been a lot of advertisements on television and in print sources touting “The Amazing Health Benefits of Fruit and Vegetable Supplements” for those of us who cannot
Month: February 2022
Impacting risk of breast cancer recurrence: Will loading up on fruits, veggies or supplements help?
Recently, there have been a lot of advertisements on television and in print sources touting “The Amazing Health Benefits of Fruit and Vegetable Supplements” for those of us who cannot
Midlife toolkit all women need to handle perimenopause, menopause and beyond
In part one of her exclusive series, author Kate Muir reveals the midlife toolkit all women need to feel their best during perimenopause, menopause and beyond
Women Should Stop Doing This Now, Say Health Experts — Eat This Not That
Women face a unique set of challenges and concerns. Here are five things that will wreak havoc on women’s health and hormones.
Meet the six 2022 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman finalists
The six finalists for this year’s Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards exemplify a love for their community through a multitude of philanthropic endeavors.
Opinion | The Onus Is on Us to Get Our Pregnant Patients Vaccinated – News Azi
Amid the buzz of excitement and relief with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in December 2020, there was uncertainty. I was 31 weeks pregnant and found myself immediately eligible for vaccination as a high-risk obstetrician. At the time, those of us who we…
Considering Breast Implants? FDA Updates Risk Guidelines – Longevity LIVE
The FDA has updated guidelines for breast implants to ensure women are better informed of potential risks in these devices.
CHBMS Screening in Yemeni women in Malaysia Found Effective
Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS) is a scale used by social psychologists to estimate the beliefs of individuals and why they fail to participate in various disease schemes. It has been used severally to find out women’s beliefs concerning b…
Many breast cancer survivors can’t find the bras they need. Here’s how this woman is helping them | CBC News
Jo-Ann Harris, 24, originally from Barbados, was selected over more than a dozen applicants to design a bra for women who’ve had breast cancer surgery. She says it’s a way to honour her father, who had colorectal cancer and died in late 2020.
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