Black women younger than 50 are almost twice as probable to die from breast cancer as their White peers, despite having a 4% lower incidence of the disease. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women begin getting mammograms at age 50. The American Cancer Society recommends women start annual screening at 45 years old but may start at […]
Oral collagen supplements are an excellent example of a popular product cosmetic makers claim can have miraculous anti-aging benefits. But there’s plenty of debate about whether consuming these supplements is the best way to improve collagen quality, increase production, and slow degradation. In a culture obsessed with skincare, it can be tough to know which […]
Recently, actor, Bruce Willis was announced to be diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Before this, he quit acting after an aphasia diagnosis. Aphasia is the loss of the ability to understand or express speech. The Willis family announced his condition has progressed since then. They now have a more specific diagnosis of FTD. FTD called […]
Sickle cell disease is an inherited form of anaemia where red blood cells become abnormally long and pointed, similar to the shape of a banana. It affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States and millions worldwide. Although sickle cell disease is not extremely rare, we will share some facts and misconceptions that everyone should know. 12 […]