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Scientists alarmed by large amounts of carcinogen benzene in household sunscreens. Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels. — Cancer-Causing Sunscreen…? Valisure, an independent research laboratory based in Connecticut, just released a detailed report finding gratuitous amounts of benzene in many commonly available sunscreens. Benzene is a flammable liquid used in producing things like rubber, plastic, pesticides, detergents, gasoline, and the like. Because it evaporates quickly in oxygen, most people […]

Carcinogen Benzene Found in Common Sunscreens

June 9, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged cancer / fda / skincare by Cristin Dickey

precision medicine — Having anything personalized to yourself makes for a better experience. This is especially true for health care. Precision medicine takes that exact approach. Precision Medicine Precision medicine is a recent approach to treatment and prevention that takes into account each individual’s differences in genes, environment, and lifestyle. All this information […]

Precision Medicine: What is it?

May 28, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged cancer / genetics / healthcare news / healthcare technology by Kayla Gonzalez

A recent study conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute revealed that there is a Medicaid expansions states show a decrease in the mortality rate of three common cancers in states that voted to expand their Medicaid Programs. — A recent study conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute revealed that Medicaid expansion states show a decrease in the mortality rate of three common cancers. This is likely due to the increased availability of care that leads to earlier diagnoses and better prognoses for those with breast, lung, and colorectal […]

Medicaid Expansion States Show a Decrease in Cancer Mortality Rates

November 21, 2020 in Health tagged cancer / insurance and government / medicaid by Macee Hall

Free radicals antioxidants disease — Free Radicals, Antioxidants, and Disease Free Radicals are associated with human diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and many others. They also may have a link to aging, which has been described as a “gradual accumulation of free-radical damage.” Substances that generate free radicals can be […]

Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Disease

June 14, 2020 in Health tagged aging well / cancer / Disease Prevention / healthy eating by Jenny McCann

unprocessed_vs_ultraprocessed — In recent years, the term “ultra-processed food” has gained attention in discussions about nutrition and health. But what exactly are ultra-processed foods, and how do they differ from other types of foods? More importantly, what are their potential health impacts, and how can we make informed choices about what we eat? This […]

What Is Ultra-Processed Food?

February 16, 2020 in Health tagged cancer / healthy eating / heart disease / nutrition / Wellness by Jenny McCann

ACA Health insurance — X-Rays: How necessary are lead aprons when undergoing this procedure? Radiologists and medical physicists say the shielding tool may not be helping like we think. They claim it provides no benefit and “might even inadvertently expose people to higher radiation levels.” Are Lead Aprons Necessary? Many hospitals are doing away […]

X-Rays: How Necessary are Lead Aprons?

February 1, 2020 in Health tagged bone health / cancer / healthcare technology / lifestyle tips / medical devices by Emily Schellin

J&J Knew Baby Powder Could Be Contaminated With Asbestos According to a 2018 Reuters investigation, Johnson & Johnson knew for decades that its iconic baby powder product could potentially be contaminated with asbestos. This is based on corporate memos and legal documents dating as far back as 1971. J&J employees […]

Johnson & Johnson Knew Baby Powder Could Be Contaminated With ...

November 15, 2019 in Health tagged cancer / Disease Prevention / fda / health risks / healthcare news by Jenny McCann

GTL — Let’s face it. Cancer is not a fun topic. However, we want to ensure that our clients are prepared for whatever they might face. There are many different cancer plans available, but believe that GTL’s Precision Care Insurance plan is one of the best. Let’s talk about GTL and why […]

GTL Cancer Plan

July 9, 2019 in Health tagged cancer / disease treatment / genetics / healthcare providers / insurance and finances by Haleigh Carr

With a move towards a better health diet, some might be wondering if its time to go vegan. More of our population is slowly moving towards the switch due to health raves and studies done on the plant-based meals. Is the diet something you have been interested in for your […]

Vegan Diets: A move Towards A Healthier Lifestyle

February 11, 2019 in Health tagged cancer / heart health / lifestyle tips / nutrition by Jadon Sennet

cancer — Somewhere around 38.5 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. This might seem like a high number and can definitely make some people nervous. Even with our advances in technology, there is still no set cure to get rid of cancer. There […]

Steps to Help Prevent Different Types of Cancer

April 11, 2018 in Health tagged cancer / genetics / healthy body by Jadon Sennet