Diet sodas and drinks with artificial sweeteners were introduced as a healthier alternative to sugar and were meant to combat some of the harmful health effects of sugar such as obesity and diabetes. These drinks have been marketed heavily in the United States and worldwide and have become widely accepted to the point that one …
The National Breast Cancer Foundation explains that metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has been spread to other parts of the body, typically, the lungs, liver, bones, or the brain. It is also classified as Stage IV breast cancer. According to the American Society of Oncology (ASCO), “This year, an estimated 271,270 (268,600 women …
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Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, an annual health awareness campaign that takes place on the last Wednesday in September focusing “attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women.” The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health (OWH), explains that, “Being physically active …
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), is celebrated each May starting on Mother’s Day. It is a reminder to women to take care of their own health, as they are often the caretakers of everyone else. Sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this awareness campaign aims …
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Endometriosis is gynecological condition that affects between 3% and 10% of reproductive aged women. UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology states that endometriosis occurs when, “the tissue that makes up the uterine lining (the lining of the womb) is present on other organs inside your body.” While some women may have no symptoms at all, the usual …
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