En qué forma la fibra puede reducir tu riesgo de cáncer colorrectal
Fiber is an important ingredient in any healthy diet. It is especially important for reducing your risk of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer at a glance Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cause of death among women in the United States. American Cancer Society projections for 2024: New cases of
How Fiber Can Reduce Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Fiber is an important ingredient in any healthy diet and is especially important for reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. Quick facts about colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of death among women in the United States. American Cancer Society estimates for 2024: New cases of colon
Colorectal Cancer: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is a cancer of the large intestine or rectum, and is one of the most common cancers in the United States. 1 in 25 Women (and 1 in 23 men) develop colon cancer during their lifetime. Wondering what your risk is and what you
Low Progesterone Symptoms – HealthyWomen
Progesterone is a hormone in the body that stimulates and regulates various functions. It is produced in the adrenal gland, ovaries and placenta (if you are pregnant). It helps prepare your body for pregnancy and conception, regulates your menstrual cycle and affects your libido. If you don’t have enough progesterone,
Lidiar con el costo del tratamiento contra el cáncer
English Finances are not always the first thing people think about when they receive a cancer diagnosis. Top questions might include, what is the prognosis? What are the treatment options? And who are the best specialists? But increasingly, they must also consider the costs of cancer in addition to its
The Facts About Redheads and Pain
Rebecca Sager, senior vice president of development at HealthyWomen, was in the hospital prep room preparing to give birth to her first child when the nurse came in and asked her an odd question. “Are you a real redhead?” “You’ll find out in a minute,” Sager joked, knowing the nurse
Learn What BRCA Testing Is and Who Should Get BRCA Testing
Spanish If you’ve heard people talk about “breast cancer genes,” they probably meant BRCA – but they were only partly right. Everybody has BRCA (Breast cancer) genes. And they protect you when they work correctly. “We all have two copies of the BRCA1 and 2 genes, and we want them
Learn What BRCA Testing Is and Who Should Get BRCA Testing
English If you’ve heard people talk about “breast cancer genes,” they probably meant BRCA, but what they said is only partially true. Everyone has the BRCA (breast cancer) genes. And if they work correctly, they protect you. “We all have two copies of the genes BRCA1 and 2 and we
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs During Pregnancy
Pregnant people should avoid the use of tobacco, nicotine, alcohol and drugs. Even minor use carries risks to the baby’s health, including short- and long-term illnesses. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) supports education about the risks of substance use and abuse during pregnancy. The AAFP also recommends that
Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage
Register for the information session Obesity is a chronic disease that increases the risk of other serious health conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers. With 4 in 10 American adults living with obesity, access and insurance coverage for treatment options is essential. The Treat and Reduce
POTS Stole My Energy and Everything That Made Me, Me
as told to Jacqueline Froeber About 15 years ago, I got very sick. It started with strep throat. Then monkey. She was doing her best to get by as a busy mother with two young children, but then she started the fever. For days I was out of commission, sweating
Coping with the Cost of Cancer Treatment
Finances are not always the first thing people think about when they are diagnosed with cancer. The main questions may be: What is the prognosis? What are the treatment options? And who are the best specialists? But increasingly, there is also the cost of cancer to deal with along with
