Diabetes is one of the most common diseases people live with. While type I diabetes shows up in people who cannot produce insulin, type II diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin. In many cases, this response occurs...

A cancer diagnosis puts a strain on the individual directly affected, but loved ones are also heavily impacted. When someone learns a friend or family member has been diagnosed with cancer, a flood of emotions and questions enter the mind:...

Undergoing chemotherapy, as many know, is a daunting experience. The treatments present unimaginable challenges for the patient. Knowing as much as possible about the treatment – and how to make it through – can be one of the keys to...

Breast cancer awareness month marks a great time to brush up on your knowledge regarding the importance of BRCA gene testing. BRCA gene testing scans the body for mutations in both the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. BRCA1 mutations increase the...

Being told you have cancer is no easy thing. Whether the disease is found in its early or late stages, there is a certain amount of grieving that comes with almost all diagnoses. Once you are ready to take action,...

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September is prostate cancer awareness month. Prostate cancer affects over 3 million men each year, and it can be a painful, deadly disease if not treated properly. In light of prostate cancer awareness month, here are some things you can...

What's the first thing a person sees when they look at you? Often, it's your skin. Over time, this crucial element of any first impression begins to degrade and wear down due to both years of elemental exposure and a...