New Study Finds Childhood Cancer Survivors Commonly Stay at Jobs to Keep Health Insurance
The results of a national cancer survey find a significant number of childhood cancer survivors are worried about keeping their health insurance, to the point of letting it affect their career decisions. The findings were published today in JAMA Oncology. Anne...
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Are You SAD?
About 10 to 20 percent of people may have mild Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is four times more common in women than in men. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn't start in people younger than age 20. Your...
Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?
The radiation emitted by cell phones is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Many Americans use cell phones and wonder if there are any health risks. The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency energy is heating. The...
Meditate to a Healthier Life
Meditation may help reduce some risk factors for heart disease, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association. Meditation has been linked to improved quality of sleep and overall well-being. It may also help lower blood pressure and help people quit...
Brake for Breakfast: Learn More about Breast Cancer
Idaho lags behind almost every state for women receiving their mammograms. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, with one in 8 struggling with it during their lifetime. Early detection, most likely found with mammograms, has a 99% survival rate....
6 Ways College Women Can Protect Their Health
The start of college means it's time for young women to take charge of their health. Dr. Aparna Sridhar, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, Los Angeles, offers several tips in a university news release. Know your...