Medically reviewed by Sara Ghandehari, M.D. In the United States, lung cancer is the main cause of cancer deaths in people of all genders. In the past, lung cancer was often thought of as a male smoker’s disease because men smoke at higher rates than women, and smoking is the leading risk factor for lung … Read more
Do you take your smartphone into the bathroom with you? Those few minutes alone may seem like the perfect time to catch up on social media, er, the latest news. But all that swiping can lead to more time spent sitting on the toilet. And that can lead to hemorrhoids — painful, swollen veins or … Read more
Fiber is an important ingredient in any healthy diet. And it’s especially important for lowering your risk for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer fast facts Colorectal cancer is the 4th leading cause of death among women in the United States. American Cancer Society estimates for 2024: New colon cancer cases in women = 52,380 New rectal … Read more
La fibra es un ingrediente importante de cualquier dieta saludable. Y es especialmente importante para reducir tu riesgo de cáncer colorrectal. Información resumida del cáncer colorrectal El cáncer colorrectal es la 4 a causa más frecuente de muertes de mujeres en Estados Unidos. Proyecciones de la Sociedad estadounidense contra el cáncer para 2024: Casos nuevos … Read more
Español If you’ve heard people talking about “breast cancer genes,” they probably were referring to BRCA — but they were only partly right. Everyone 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 to be functioning … Read more
English Si has escuchado a personas hablar acerca de los “genes del cáncer de mama”, probablemente se referían a BRCA, pero lo que decían solo es parcialmente verdad. Todos tienen los genes BRCA (cáncer de mama). Y si funcionan correctamente, te protegen. “Todos tenemos dos copias de los genes BRCA1 y 2 y queremos que … Read more