breast cancer
Women’s Health And The Mammogram Controversy
Despite the urgings of national health organizations for women to have annual or biannual mammograms after the age of 40, uncertainty and controversy about the procedure persists. Based on cumulative evidence, screening mammography has become standard health care in many countries. However, the value of the procedure has been challenged by two Danish researchers who […]
Consuming high-fat diet associated with increased risk of certain types of breast cancer
High total and saturated fat intake were associated with greater risk of estrogen receptor- and progesterone receptor-positive (ER+PR+) breast cancer (BC), and human epidermal growth factor 2 receptor-negative (HER2-) disease, according to a new study published April 9 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Published data from epidemiological and case-control studies on the […]
The Validity Of Metformin Weight Loss
There is mounting evidence that people who are aging can lose weight by taking the drug metformin. Not only can it battle degenerative diseases, such as diabetes, it can also help with weight loss. It has long been known that Metformin weight loss is a reality, but the process in which it works is still […]
Healthy Lifestyle During Menopause May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Later On
Dec. 19, 2012 Obese, postmenopausal women are at greater risk for developing breast cancer and their cancers tend to be more aggressive than those in lean counterparts. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in the December issue of the journal Cancer Research shows how this risk might be prevented. “By using nutrient tracers […]