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Cancer Study and Research : Ovarian cancer - not a ’silent killer’
Ovarian cancer is often referred to as a “silent killer” as women are generally unaware they have it until it has spread.
But health experts have warned that if women pay attention to their symptoms their chances of survival could be dramatically improved.
Vitamin D May Not Help Lower a Woman’s Breast Cancer Risk
When studies came out showing that women with breast cancer tended to have low levels of vitamin D, doctors hoped that boosting vitamin D in women could reduce their breast cancer risk.
But in a study of more than 36,000 women, those taking daily supplements of vitamin D had the same risk of developing breast cancer […]
Family history of ovarian cancer increases its risk
My mother, who was 57 years old, recently passed away from ovarian cancer. Does that put me at risk of getting it? If so, when should I start getting tested for it? I just turned 33. The thought of ovarian cancer scares me. — J.G.
State Helps Unemployed Find Health Insurance
The increasingly rocky economy and the higher state unemployment rate have pushed Tennessee to expand one of its health insurance programs.
Workers who have lost their jobs now have a reasonable option for health insurance.
Diet and Weight Program : Dietary pills laced with drugs
After-market scrutiny: FDA warns about Blue Steel, other supplements that do not have to prove their safety.
The little blue pills sold by a Georgia company under the name Blue Steel claimed they were an all-natural dietary supplement.
But the pills, marketed as an “extreme sexual stimulant,” were spiked with a drug similar to Viagra —- putting […]
Abington Memorial Hospital Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness with Premiere Screening of Award-Winning Documentary
Abington Memorial Hospital is proud to host a special premiere screening of the award-winning documentary, “In the Family,” part of PBS independent documentary series, P.O.V., on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in the Lenfest Pavilion, Frobese Conference Center Auditorium, Abington Memorial Hospital.
Following the screening, a panel of physicians and nurses from the hospitals Rosenfeld Cancer Center […]
Health Lifestyle Campaign and Social Activities for Breast Cancer Support
Country music icon and stage and screen superstar Reba McEntire is lending her support in the fight against breast cancer.
The GRAMMY(R) Award-winning singer and star performer is scheduled to appear in both print and television public service announcements supporting the 15th annual QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale” breast cancer fundraising event, live on […]
Marin Helps Find A Cure For Breast Cancer
MORE THAN 10,000 Marin women have taken part in an ongoing study to identify the causes of breast cancer, making the county research program one of the largest of its kind.
Yet organizers of the Marin Women’s Study say they hope to convince at least another 5,000 women to step forward in the next few months.
“This […]
Cervical Cancer a Silent Killer
Till two years back, Sharada Devi’s world revolved around her four children and husband. It was a mundane existence, but Sharada Devi was happy. When she started bleeding in between her menstrual periods, she did not panic.
As the bleeding continued, the local doctor asked her to go to Delhi for treatment. She was clueless […]