Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS): A Fatal Curse Passed Down Through Generations
Lawrence Ingrassia details his family’s battle with this mutation and the tragedies left in its wake.
Medical Notes: Don’t Ice an Injury, the New Gel That Could Make Alcohol Healthier, and Can a Vegan Diet Help Beat Cancer?
Should you use ice or heat on an injury? If you have breast cancer you may want to go vegan. Plus, will drinking alcohol ever be healthy?
Voices of Black Women: Long-Term Cancer Research for the Next Generation
Why do black women develop more aggressive cancers? That’s a question that a new, 30-year-long study is setting out to answer – among other disparity concerns.
Cancer Drug Shortage: Deciding Who Lives And Who Dies
Our experts explain the effects of this ongoing shortage and how we can make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Medical Notes: Diagnosing Cancer on the Go, Brain Waves Can Predict a Stutter, and the Scientific Way To Feel Less Stressed
Why do autoimmune diseases affect more women than men? Diagnosing on the go. Are speech disorders all in your head? A scientific way to feel less stressed.
Everyone Has Lumps And Bumps – Make Sure Yours Aren’t Deadly
Our experts explain these changes, how to perform at-home exams, and why aggressive breast cancer may no longer be a death sentence.
Curing Cancer With Vaccines of the Future
Dive into mRNA vaccines' potential beyond Covid-19. Learn how this groundbreaking method may revolutionize cancer treatment and offer a cure.
Why Fertility Preservation Is Crucial for Cancer Patients
An expert explains what the process looks like for both genders and why we need to increase access to fertility clinics.
Have You Been Fooled By These Common Medical Myths?
Dr. James Hamblin explains how to tell if a persistent itch or bothersome joint pain has a simple fix or needs to be checked by a professional.
Medical Notes: May 28, 2023
When should you get a mammogram? Can science regrow missing limbs? Proper chewing may help people with type 2 diabetes. Airplanes may be ruining your sleep.
The Tattoos That Give Breast Cancer Survivors Their Identity Back
Areola restoration is a subset of medical tattooing – an advanced form of cosmetic tattooing. It can provide a sense of closure for the women who’ve battled cancer and undergone mastectomies.
The Laser Treatment That Harms Breast Cancer Patients
A vaginal rejuvenation laser treatment has been accused of targeting breast cancer patients and not upholding its promises. An expert reveals how this treatment can cause worse harm and chronic pain to breast cancer patients.
