Obesity is Now a Disease: American Medical Association
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines obesity as an adult that has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. A healthy BMI is considered to be between 18.5 and 24.9, and an overweight BMI is from 25-29.9. Obesity has become a rapidly growing epidemic in the US, but it is […]
Highlights from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 49th Annual Meeting
ASCO’s annual meeting took place from May 31st – June 4th in Chicago. The meeting drew about 30,000 cancer specialists from around the world. Here are the highlights.
9 Steps for UV Safety
Skin cancer, while largely preventable, is the most common form of cancer in the United States. But by following some simple steps, you can enjoy time in the sun safely and protect yourself from overexposure, which can be dangerous. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can not only cause painful sunburns, but […]
How I Achieved My 15-Year Brain Tumor Survivorship
In 1998 at age 24 years old, I worked in the U.S. Congress with intentions for law school. But a shock took me in other directions with a brain tumor diagnosis turning my world upside down. My course was clear for awake brain surgery.
May is Melanoma Awareness Month
As the weather is warming up, we are all eager to get out and play in the sun. This makes the month of May a perfect time to increase awareness of Melanoma. May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The main risk factor for developing skin cancer is exposure to sunlight or UV […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Savor Health would like to recognize Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and salute all those who are battling or have battled colon cancer. We wanted to share some interesting facts and figures about colorectal cancer in order to increase awareness and prevention. Did you know? Colon cancer is the #2 leading cause of deaths in […]
Organic Food’s Role in Cancer
There have been many studies performed on the healthfulness of organic foods (produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, growth hormones, irradiation, or chemical additives and cannot be genetically modified) but findings are often inconsistent and difficult to interpret. It is hard to detect the specific effects of chemicals used on conventionally produced foods; researchers often […]
End of Year Cancer-Fighting Diet Tips
As we end the year 2012, the entire team at Meals to Heal would like to wish you a healthy and happy 2013 and to share with you our cancer fighting diet tips. In addition to helping strengthen one’s immune system for fighting cancer alongside cancer treatment, these nutrition guidelines have also been shown to […]
Making the Cure for Stomach Cancer a Reality!
“You have cancer.” These three words will forever resonate in my memory. I had been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced, incurable stomach cancer. It was April 2008, I was forty years old, the mother of three young children, married to a physician, and a practicing attorney with my own firm. Instead of having decades ahead […]
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
A treatment victory for pancreatic cancer is a victory for all. Clinical trials remain crucial for keeping the victories coming. So much of our cancer knowledge has changed since President Nixon declared, rather optimistically, America’s war on cancer by signing the National Cancer Act in 1971. While his intent was just, it was filled with […]