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One of Skin Cancer’s Hidden Spots
Amid the warnings to keep your skin coated in sunscreen, wear appropriate clothing, and watch for questionable freckles, there are still cases of melanoma that would have been hard to prevent.
Information Overload: Why Modern Parenting is So Hard!
During one of my many phone calls to my sister-in-law Laura last week, I was reminded again why it is so hard to be a parent in todays world.
Pap Smears While Pregnant
Pap smears are medical tests used to check the health of the cervix. While many women get pap smears as part of their regular wellness exams, your doctor may also perform this test as part of your pregnancy and prenatal workup. Bleeding during pregnancy may also indicate the need for a thorough investigation, including a pap smear.
True Benefits from Drinking Green Tea
Green tea, also known as Camellia sinensis, is native to China and other Asian countries but is popular worldwide. According to herbalsafety.utep.edu, tea is the second most consumed beverage next to water. Many people believe that there are health benefits to drinking tea, and scientific studies prove most of them to be true.
Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Prevention
Being that this is breast cancer awareness month I thought it would be interesting to talk about pregnancy and breast cancer prevention. Yes, that’s right there are several studies out there that show pregnancy reduces a woman’s chance ofdeveloping breast cancer later in life. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently funding research that may lead to discoveries that identify ways to mimic pregnancys protective effects and translate them into effective prevention strategies.