Cancer
Drinking Cranberry Juice Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of Breast Cancer – Health Digest
Ems-forster-productions/Getty Images Breast cancer remains one of the top two cancers affecting women. According to the American Cancer Society, each year, over 300,000 women in the United States find out they have breast cancer, and more than 42,000 with breast cancer die. Though there’s no way to completely eliminate […]
Overcooking Eggs Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of Heart Disease And Cancer – Health Digest
Gmvozd/Getty Images Eggs are no longer the villain when it comes to high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Eggs do have a considerable amount of dietary cholesterol — 186 milligrams in a large egg — but the AHA has realized that cholesterol in foods like eggs doesn’t necessarily lead to […]
The Unpopular Juice That Can Lower Blood Pressure And Protect Against Cancer – Health Digest
BearFotos/Shutterstock Juice bars across the country offer many tasty variations packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from healthy fruits and vegetables. You can buy bottled fresh-pressed juices that blend the sweetness of apples and carrots, the earthiness of beets, the tart of lemon, and the fire of ginger. […]
What We Know About Milk Thistle And Prostate Cancer Prevention – Health Digest
Mstudioimages/Getty Images As men get older, their risk of prostate cancer significantly increases. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men, affecting 1 in 8, according to the American Cancer Society. More than half of prostate cancer diagnoses occur in men over 65. Although […]
What Happens To Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer When You Get An STI – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images Getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be an embarrassing secret, but more people get an STI during their lifetime than you might realize. Planned Parenthood says that 50% of sexually active people will contract an STI before the age of 25. If that doesn’t convince […]
Why Men Over 50 Should Be Concerned About Breast Cancer – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Breast cancer is typically associated with women, but Yale Medicine says 1% of breast cancer diagnoses are men. Men have breast tissue as well, so tumors can develop within these glandular, connective, and fatty tissues. Men might not notice changes in their breast tissue, especially […]
The 7 Warning Signs Of Bone Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Although it is rare, bone cancer is a serious health concern that affects thousands of people annually. In 2024 alone, there were 3,970 new diagnoses among both adults and children in the United States (per American Cancer Society). Primary forms of this disease that originate in […]
Michael Richard’s Secret Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Michael Mattes/Shutterstock Although the world may know him as Cosmo Kramer, Jerry Seinfeld’s quirky neighbor on “Seinfeld,” his name is actually Michael Richards. He’s also, as we now know, a cancer survivor. In May, Richards sat down with People to promote his upcoming memoir, “Entrances and Exits,” where […]
Warning Signs A Man’s Erectile Dysfunction Is Actually Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
R Photography Background/Shutterstock As the second most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men, prostate cancer is definitely something that everyone with a prostate over the age of 65 should be discussing with their doctor. Although prostate cancer is a relatively slow-growing cancer […]
Honey Might Have An Unexpected Effect On This Common Type Of Cancer – Health Digest
Mixetto/Getty Images Honey adds that subtle touch of sweetness to your tea, toast, or pancakes. A little honey with lemon can help soothe a sore throat. Athletes like honey as a quick source of pre-workout energy to power through tough workouts. Unlike sugar, honey has a host of […]