Facts and Figures: Breast Cancer Stats


Updated 11/28/07 2:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Facts and Figures: Breast Cancer Stats

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to test your knowledge about this deadly disease. Sadly, we all know that it's responsible for taking the lives of many women, and knowing the numbers is another way to become aware and help fight the disease. I must admit that I generally don't find statistics to be very motivational, but these inspire me! Take this quiz and see if you Read more

John Edwards's Trial Is Just Sad, Especially For His Daughter Cate


Updated 05/03/12 2:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

John Edwards's Daughter Cate Leaves Courtroom

You can't go on trial for cheating on your wife, but if it involves campaign finance abuse, you might face 30 years in prison. Former presidential candidate John Edwards is looking at 30 years behind bars and $1.5 million in fines for allegedly using unclaimed campaign funds to hide his mistress. During an emotional portion of the trial yesterday, about his late wife Elizabeth, his daughter Read more

Get Smart About Soy


Updated 03/02/12 6:11 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why Soy Is Good For You and How to Prepare It

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more

DrSugar Discusses Breast Asymmetry


Updated 06/01/11 12:19 PM · Posted by DrSugar · 0 comments

Breast Asymmetry Causes and Treatments

DrSugar is in the house! This week she tackles the topic of different sized breasts. This week on DrSugar, we round out our series on women's health issues with a discussion on breast size asymmetry — this is a surprisingly common concern among female adolescents and even adult women! Breast size asymmetry is when a woman's breasts are different in size and is defined as a difference of form, Read more

The Dangerous Effects of Sitting at Your Desk


Updated 11/07/11 6:08 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Prolonged Sitting Increases Your Risk of Cancer, Diabetes, and Death

The news keeps getting worse for those of us chained to our desks — that simple act of sitting for hours at a time is doing us way more harm than good. In fact, sitting for prolonged periods of time is so bad for us that not even 30 minutes on the treadmill can counteract its effects (although it's better than nothing). Learn why sitting is detrimental to your health and you might just be Read more

DrSugar Discusses Birth Control: IUDs


Updated 04/02/12 12:14 PM · Posted by DrSugar · 13 comments

The Pros and Cons of IUDs For Birth Control: Paragard vs. Mirena

DrSugar is in the house! This week she explains the pros and cons of using IUDs for birth control. To continue our ongoing series of gynecological topics, I have decided to write about intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a form of birth control. Even though I learned about IUDs through many outlets (sex ed in school, medical school), I decided to research them more thoroughly since the birth control Read more

Crucial Services Planned Parenthood Provides Besides Abortion


Updated 02/04/12 9:41 AM · Posted by · 87 comments

List of Services Planned Parenthood Offers Besides Abortion

Planned Parenthood receives over $300 million a year in government funding. None of that can be used on abortion services, but there's a bill in Congress right now that would deny government funding to any organization that provides abortion. If the bill passes, it could threaten Planned Parenthood's existence. As Double X points out, eight in 10 pro-life Americans support a woman's right to Read more

Learn to Love: Red Cabbage


Updated 09/22/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits and Nutrition of Red Cabbage

With berry season coming to an end, it's time to turn our attention to some Fall-friendly vegetables that often get ignored. First up: red cabbage, an inexpensive veggie option packed with antioxidants and nutrients, is easy to cook with and can be used in a variety of dishes. Cabbage, in general, helps lower cholesterol, and because it's part of the cruciferous family of vegetables, cabbage may Read more

The Pros and Cons of Red, White, and Bubbly


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Pros and Cons of Drinking Red Wine, White Wine, or Champagne

Afer a long day, a glass of wine may just be what's in order, especially since so many studies have proven it to be so good for us. In fact, alcohol in general has certain health benefits, like reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, as well as decreasing the risk of developing gallstones. However, all these happy benefits come with a huge caveat: they are only seen in moderate Read more

Think Pink! Grab a Pink Gadget For Breast Cancer Awareness


Updated 09/20/11 3:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pink Gadgets For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thelma and Louise, The Twins, Bazooms, Knockers, whatever you want to call them, fact is, breasts just don't sit on your chest — you gotta keep them healthy with regular checkups! Where am I going with this? Well geeks, October is officially National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in its honor, pink gadgets are all the rage. I've rounded up a few here that you'll find esthetically pleasing Read more