As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 23, 2018. In this interview, Bruce Ames, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of California Berkeley, currently senior scientist at the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, discusses the importance of vitamins and minerals for longevity and explains his… Read More »
We’ve been cocooned for months, but it’s time to peel away the layers and let our skin shine. Dermatology nurse specialist Selene Daly gives her tips for soft, smooth, sun-safe skin. Wear sunscreen daily between March and October The most common form of cancer diagnosed in Ireland is skin cancer, with 11,000 cases registered per… Read More »
This weekend is our 10-year wedding anniversary. It is also our daughter’s sixth birthday and of course, it is also Father’s Day. Ten years is a big milestone so we are celebrating in style. We have a babysitter booked, dinner at a fancy restaurant locked in, and I am looking forward to some much-needed adult… Read More »