POP QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Breast Cancer & Health?
Do you know your breast cancer risk? What are the BRCA1 and BCRA2 genes? Is breast cancer common in young women? Take our quiz to test your knowledge! The answers may surprise you.
Beaming up Mammographies
With her first mammogram being a lesson in compression, new technologies promise to beam up mammographies.
POP QUIZ: The Underlying Truths of Sleep Apnea
A not-so-silent killer, sleep apnea can be more serious than you’d think. Check your knowledge with this quiz.
Patient Care: A Comma Could Save Your Life
One family comes too close to experiencing a bad outcome in a loved one’s patient care.
ALS – How Much Do You Know?
How much do you know about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
The Sun Doesn’t Love You: Harmful UV Rays & Skin Cancer
Sun exposure increases your risk of certain skin cancers if you aren’t careful. Stay safe with these tips to say sunshine safe.
QUIZ: A Head-Thumping Exam
Migraines can affect people of any gender, sex or ethnicity. However, women are three times more likely to suffer than men. So how much do you know about migraines?
QUIZ: Navigating Insurance for Young Adults
Insurance for young adults is just as important as insurance for other ages. In reality, 1 in 6 young adults struggle with a chronic illness like diabetes, cancer or asthma. Many millions of young adults are without health...
QUIZ: Do You Have Misconceptions About Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurological condition that still withholds many answers from doctors. As such, there are many misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. This includes misunderstandings about whether it is...
RECIPE: Vegan Buffalo Chickpeas
With all the flavor of your favorite spicy sauce, these bowls of vegan buffalo chickpeas are an easy way to bring plant-based protein into your diet. Quick enough for a weeknight dinner, they’re also a vibrant lunch to wake up...
QUIZ: A Checkup on Female Health
Conditions that affect the female reproductive system like endometriosis, fibroids and adenomyosis can have similar symptoms. This can make diagnosis difficult. Do you know what those symptoms are? What age group is most commonly...
RECIPE: Pumpkin Flax Quickbread
The pumpkin and applesauce in this pumpkin flax quickbread recipe provide extra fiber and moisture and eliminate the need to add oil. The flax also brings fiber along with anti-inflammatory and other healthful properties. As a...
QUIZ: Damaged Thyroid Function or Depression?
The thyroid is essential to how your body uses energy and helps to maintain a steady metabolism. This impacts many different body systems, including body temperature, heart rate, digestion, energy and even mood. This can...
14 Foods Affecting Thyroid Health
Certain vitamins and minerals help to regulate thyroid hormones. This includes iodine and selenium. If you’re looking to improve thyroid health, pay attention to these 14 foods affecting thyroid health, including certain nuts,...
QUIZ: HIV Education & Living Long and Healthy Lives
When the HIV epidemic emerged in the 1980s, both the public and the medical community had very little understanding of the virus. This led to wide misunderstanding. HIV education has come a long way since then. What do you know...
RECIPE: Breakfast Mushrooms
People living with HIV need to be mindful of vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamin D. That’s where these parmesan and garlic breakfast mushrooms come in. A good source of vitamin D, mushrooms make it easy and tasty to...
QUIZ: Dissecting Diabetes
Diabetes, a chronic condition that leads to too much sugar in the blood, has only become more common in the last 20 years. Many people are familiar with the basics: blood sugar testing, insulin injections, diet management. But do...