Prostate cancer is more commonly diagnosed in older and non-Hispanic Black men. Approximately six in 10 cases are diagnosed in males 65 or older, and the disease is rare among those under 40. The average age of men with a prostate cancer diagnosis is approximately 67.... Read More
Prostate Cancer Myths
While prostate cancer is often slow-growing, it can spread aggressively (metastasize) to distant sites such as the bones.... Read More
Screening Mammogram Changes
Black women diagnosed with breast cancer in their 40s have twice the mortality rate of white women.... Read More
New Breast Cancer Screening Guide
“We don’t really know why there has been an increase in breast cancer among women in their 40s. But when more people in a certain age group are getting a condition, then screening of that group will be more impactful.”... Read More
Vaccines & Time of Day
The COVID-19 vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and respond to the virus that causes COVID-19, known as SARS-CoV-2. They do this by introducing a harmless piece of the virus (such as a piece of its protein or genetic material) into the body, which triggers an immune response. ... Read More
Good Weight, Good Heart
Increased exercise and a healthy diet promote weight loss. Skipping meals and using prescription diet pills were not linked to long-term weight control.... Read More
COVID Emergency Over
Now, WHO data shows that COVID-related deaths have fallen steadily over the last three months. There has been a drop from over 41,000 weekly deaths at the start of January 2023 to around 3,500 by April 24, 2023.... Read More
Soy and Breast Cancer
Phytoestrogens consist primarily of isoflavones (high concentrations in soybeans and other legumes) and lignans (in various fruits, vegetables, and cereal products).... Read More