by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 7, 2023 | News
With the holiday season bearing down on us too soon yet again, those of us fighting cancer face the unenviable proposition of having countless uncomfortable discussions with well-meaning, but often completely tone-deaf, friends and, worse still, relatives about our...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 5, 2023 | News
Recent studies have linked diets high in ultra-processed foods to increased risks of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and depression.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 5, 2023 | News
Cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans, but lack of education, low screening rates, and aggregated health data contribute to the disparity this community faces when navigating cancer care.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 4, 2023 | News
Dr. Christina Dieli-Conwright discusses her research on using exercise as medicine before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 3, 2023 | News
PFAs can cause cancer, developmental defects, infertility, diabetes and liver damage and they may be in your water.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 3, 2023 | News
This condition can develop as a result of surgery, radiation, and cancer itself.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 2, 2023 | News
Scarves and hats are an easy, comfortable way to hide your hair loss, help keep you warm, and protect you from the sun.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 2, 2023 | News
Given the ubiquitousness of microplastics, it’s no surprise that they have infiltrated our bodies too.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 1, 2023 | News
Cancer-causing chemicals can lurk in almost any everyday product you can imagine: candy, toys, clothes, hair dyes, pet food and more. Reducing your exposure to items that have potentially harmful ingredients is a great way to safeguard your health.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Dec 1, 2023 | News
This article was the result of meeting the innovators. The patients and carers who refuse to sit quietly and comply with the current treatment paradigms.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 30, 2023 | News
If someone you know is in, or has recently completed, treatment for cancer, consider these tips for helping during the holidays. Source: How to Help Cancer Patients During the Holidays | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Researchers have developed a novel, wearable device that can be attached to a bra to help detect breast cancer.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 28, 2023 | News
While lentils are often overlooked and underappreciated for their amazing health benefits, you may want to consider adding this legume to your diet as much as two times per week. This “elite” legume has been studied and proven to reduce the risk of breast cancer by...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 27, 2023 | News
The Persistent Poverty Initiative, a drive to reduce the effects of poverty on cancer outcomes through building research capacity, fostering cancer prevention research, and promoting the implementation of community-based programmes, received $50 million in funding in...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 26, 2023 | News
PFAS are a class of about 15,000 chemicals often used to make products resistant to water, stains and heat. The chemicals are ubiquitous, and linked at low levels of exposure to cancer, thyroid disease, kidney dysfunction, birth defects, autoimmune disease and other...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 26, 2023 | News
If you’re currently receiving breast cancer treatment and are worried about how effective a COVID-19 vaccine may be for you, this study offers reassuring results.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 25, 2023 | News
Read a plain language summary of a study showing that mammograms plus ultrasound seems best for screening dense breasts.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 25, 2023 | News
A senator questioned the EPA chief and a group sued the agency after ProPublica and the Guardian revealed that the EPA gave a Chevron refinery approval to make a fuel that could leave people nearby with a 1-in-4 lifetime risk of cancer.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 24, 2023 | News
Video explainers on the different types of breast cancer \
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Nov 24, 2023 | News
Getting accurate information about breast cancer can be tricky. Read on as experts separate myth from fact.