Month: January 2017

Older women treated for a very early form of breast cancer, called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), do not have an overall increased risk of early death compared to their peers, a new study finds. “Being diagnosed with DCIS can be extremely distressing, and research indicates that many women overestimate the risks involved and are […] Read More

‘Masked’ hypertension doesn’t show up in a doctor’s office, so home monitoring is needed, researchers say. Photo: The Huffington Post Article by: E.J. Mundell via Health Day News You get your blood pressure checked at your doctor’s office, and it reads in the normal range. You’re fine, right? Well, maybe not. A new study suggests that […] Read More

Did you know that 60 percent of everything you topically use is absorbed into your bloodstream? With traditional beauty outlets dedicating an increasing percentage of their shelf space to organic products, you can bet that the demand for non-toxic beauty products is on the rise. Below I have rounded up a shortlist of online outlets […] Read More