Category Archives: Health News

New Year, Real You — The Secret to Lasting Change and a Happier Metabolism

Is “New Year, New You” on your mind? Let’s talk about sustainable change. We’ve all been there — January rolls around and suddenly our social media feeds are flooded with miracle diets and quick-fix weight loss solutions. That fresh-start energy is powerful, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to make positive changes to your… Read More »

Transform Your Routine: Strategies for a More Interesting Life

Life’s daily grind can feel repetitive, with tasks piling up and routines often leaving us uninspired. However, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary is possible by adopting a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and mindfulness. Recent research into what constitutes a “good life” highlights the importance of psychological richness a concept that adds depth and engagement… Read More »

New Study Shows Axillary Surgery May Not Be Necessary for Certain Breast Cancer Patients

For decades, surgical axillary staging, including sentinel-lymph-node biopsy, has been standard practice for treating early-stage breast cancer. However, a groundbreaking study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) suggests that for patients with clinically node-negative (cN0) T1 or T2 invasive breast cancer, omitting axillary surgery is just as effective in terms of survival… Read More »

Chemotherapy Shortage: Understanding Its Impact on Cancer Patient Outcomes

In early 2023, the U.S. faced a significant shortage of two widely used chemotherapy drugs—cisplatin and carboplatin. These medications, essential for treating various types of cancer, experienced reduced availability. However, a recent analysis by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center revealed no noticeable increase in… Read More »