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PJ Hamel on Breast Cancer
Saturday, June 15 2013
A newly published study shows that African-American women are more likely than their white, Asian, or Hispanic counterparts to have the inherited gene mutations that increase breast cancer risk.
The recent flurry of media attention on Angelina Jolie and her double mastectomy alerted many women, perhaps for the first time, to the... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Osteoporosis
Saturday, June 01 2013
Every health condition comes with its own sleep challenges; osteoporosis is no exception. But while back pain may keep you awake at night, there are other important issues surrounding sleep, bedtime, and bone health you should bear in mind.
For best absorption, take calcium at night
I’m assuming you take a daily calcium pill,... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Breast Cancer
Saturday, June 01 2013
Sleep can prove elusive when you’re going through breast cancer. From worry-induced insomnia, to disruptions in your normal routine, to menopausal side effects, there are many reasons you might be lying awake staring into the dark at 2 a.m. Looking for solutions to sleeplessness? Check out our five-part series detailing sleep issues and... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Breast Cancer
Tuesday, May 21 2013
News from the cancer research community can become very confusing – especially when it’s delivered in a 15-second sound byte by your local news affiliate’s talking head. Now that the recent flurry of articles around alcohol and breast cancer have died down – what’s the real story?
OK, let’s take this... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Breast Cancer
Tuesday, May 14 2013
Actress and social rights activist Angelina Jolie revealed to the media today that she’s recently completed multiple surgeries to remove both breasts, in order to reduce her risk of breast cancer. Is this drastic move something you should consider?
Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie, 37, knew that she had a family history of... Read more
