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Breast Cancer Screening: Are women just too emotional for mammograms before 50?

Unless you've been under a rock all week, you have probably heard about the government task force that has recommended new guidelines for breast cancer screening.  It goes something like this... If you're younger than 50 or older than 75, you no longer ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American Cancer Society,  New York Times Company,  World Health Organization,  MSNBC

The Great American Smokeout: Will you be trying to quit smoking?

The Great American Smokeout happens every year on the third Thursday in November, and it has been going on each year since 1977.  This is a day that smokers all across the country are encouraged to not smoke, or at least cut back on their smoking for ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  16 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American Cancer Society

Alzheimer's: A devastating diagnosis for patients and loved ones.

Do you know someone who suffers with Alzheimer's disease?  Or someone who is a caregiver to a loved one with this devastating disease?  If so, you understand the heartache associated with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Who are we without our memories of ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  10 Nov 2009

Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness

Did you know that one in four Americans living with HIV are women?  It's true.  HIV/AIDS is affecting more and more women, specifically African American women.  It's actually become the leading cause of death in African American women between the ages ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  7 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Ryan White,  Barack Obama,  White House,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  Department of Health

November Is Epilepsy Awareness Month

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month.  I hope this post will provide information and facts about epilepsy, while also showcasing women blogging about life with seizures. Epilepsy affects over 3 million Americans of all ages – more than multiple ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  3 Nov 2009

Depression: Do the benefits of anti-depressants outweigh the risks?

Anti-depressants have been in the news a lot recently.  There are new questions about anti-depressant use and the risk of suicide.  Questions about why anti-depressant use seems to be on the rise.  Questions about the risks of using anti-depressants ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  27 Oct 2009
Related Topics: US Food and Drug Administration,  Food and Drug Administration,  NPR

Researchers Link Cancer-Causing Retrovirus To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Last week I was reading a lot about the latest research linking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to the XMRV Retrovirus.  Some of the articles even implied that people suffering with CFS (like myself) should be excited at the possibility that this news ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  23 Oct 2009

How do you feel about chiropractors? Would you see one to treat a headache?

October is National Chiropractic Month, and the American Chiropractic Association is encouraging families to consider trying chiropractic care as a treatment for several types of headaches. How do you feel about chiropractic health care?  Is it ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  20 Oct 2009

Will Healthcare Reform Help or Hurt Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment?

Where do you stand on healthcare reform?  It's a hot-button political issue that has strong opinions on both sides.  And with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it seems appropriate to address how healthcare reform could affect the diagnosis ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  17 Oct 2009
Related Topics: American Cancer Society,  Barack Obama,  National Health Service

Avoiding Candy Cravings During Halloween and Sticking To A Healthy Diet

It's nice to know I'm not the only one struggling with Halloween candy temptations. I bought a bag of Halloween candy (they had a combo pack of Skittles and M&M’s.. my favorites!!).. they are sitting in my pantry right now. We usually don’t buy ...

From CATHERINE MORGAN, BlogHer,  13 Oct 2009

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