What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer & How Is It Treated?
by Maryam B. Lustberg, MD, MPH, Chief Of Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer CenterJune 26, 2023 News0 comments
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with advances in treatment.Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic cancer is defined as the spread of disea…
Learn MoreMenopause & Your Diet: Foods to Choose and Avoid
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition.Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this …
Learn MoreProtect Your Baby From the Sun’s Harmful UV Rays
SUNDAY, June 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer’s here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays, too.It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melano…
Learn MoreWhy Your Family History Is So Important to Your Doctor
SATURDAY, June 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your family medical history may reveal some important details about your health, making it vital information to share with your medical provider.It’s helpful to gather what you can before your next visit wit…
Learn MoreState Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People living in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and New Hampshire may be among the nation’s healthiest, according to a new scorecard that ranks how well the health care system in each U.S. state is working. By contras…
Learn MoreParental Cancer History Tied to Unmet Economic Needs in Children
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with a parental history of cancer are more likely to face unmet economic needs, according to a study published online June 22 in JAMA Network Open.Zhiyuan Zheng, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Societ…
Learn More7.5 Million ‘Baby Shark’ Bath Toys Recalled Due to Serious Injuries to Children
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children.
When using these bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child c…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the drug Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).The…
Learn MoreFDA Orders Stores to Stop Selling Elf Bar Disposable Vapes
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has sent warning letters to 189 retailers, telling them to stop selling unauthorized tobacco products such as Elf Bar and Esco Bars.Both brands are dispos…
Learn MoreLos gatos callejeros excretan parásitos de toxoplasmosis en las ciudades, sobre todo cuando hace calor
JUEVES, 22 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los gatos salvajes y callejeros parecen excretar más parásitos de toxoplasmosis en los lugares con poblaciones densas de personas, sugiere una nueva investigación. Estos gatos también excretan más cuando…
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