When it comes to our health, doctors and researchers work together to develop evidence to support how our day-to-day choices affect our bodies later on in life. Especially when it comes to developing type 2 diabetes.   Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Although we have a general idea…

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2016 there are estimated to be 1,685,210 newly diagnosed cases. The enormity of this disease is partly due to the fact that there are so many varieties of cancer out there. It does not discriminate…

Knowing your risk factors for diseases and other health conditions, including breast cancer, is the key to prevention! While many risk factors are modifiable, meaning you can change them, others unfortunately aren’t.  Here are some other risk factors of breast cancer. Age. The highest rates of breast cancer are diagnosed after age 70. Family History….

“Screening” is a term often used that simply means looking for signs of disease in people who have no symptoms. The two main screening tools for prostate cancer are the prostate-specific antigen test (PSA) and the digital rectal examination (DRE). Keep in mind that these tests only suggest the need for further testing and are…