by April Zubko | Nov 9, 2012
One of the more unusual breast cancer myths gaining popularity these days is that nipple piercings increase the risk of the breast cancer. The short answer to this question is a resounding no, not at all. No studies exist linking nipple piercings and breast cancer....
by American Cancer Society | Aug 8, 2012
Tobacco use is one of the main preventable risk factors for cancer. In 2010, tobacco industry’s profit was equivalent to US $6,000 for each death caused by tobacco. 43 trillion cigarettes have been smoked in the last decade. The Tobacco Atlas, Fourth Edition, and its...
by Sarah Brechon | Jul 16, 2012
Exercise. Love it or hate it, it’s a well-established fact that physical activity helps keep you healthy. When it comes to preventing breast cancer, the potential benefits of exercise are really worth noting. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently acknowledged...
by April Zubko | Jul 4, 2012
A recent breast cancer study found that there may be a connection between breast cancer and parabens. A recent Huffington Post article references the study: A comprehensive study published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal of Applied Toxicology shows more...
by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Jul 2, 2012
A new analysis done by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers has found that physical activity – either mild or intense and before or after menopause – may reduce breast cancer risk, but substantial weight gain may negate these benefits. Published...
by April Zubko | Jun 13, 2012
A recent breast cancer study found that working the night shift can increase a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. The journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine published a study that may confirm a relationship between night shift work and an...
