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Real and sham acupuncture were more effective in improving perceived cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors compared with usual care, while real acupuncture was superior to sham acupuncture in improving objective cognitive function, according to results from the randomized phase II ENHANCE clinical trial, presented at the San Antonioium Breast Cancer (December 2, December 9SA). 2025. More than 40% of breast cancer survivors experience cancer-related cognitive difficulties, sometimes referred to as “brain fog” or “chemobrain,” according to Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine and chief of the Integrative Medicine and Wellness Service at…
Reading: 3 minutes Every great skincare routine starts with a cleanser — but not all work the same way. This is where understanding the difference between oil-based and water-based formulas can help you choose the cleanser that best suits your skin. Let’s explore how each type works, which skin types are best suited, and how to create the ideal cleansing regimen for your current needs. Because it’s all about keeping your skin happy, from the first step. What is the difference between oil-based and water-based cleaners? The cleaners may share a goal, but their main ingredients mark the difference. Here’s…
We select products with expert knowledge, hands-on experience and parent feedback. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission, helping us keep our content free. ❤️ [Learn more] Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible As parents, we always want the best for our babies. But to understand what it is indeed Safe can feel overwhelming, confusing, and frankly… a little stressful. From misleading labels to hidden toxins, the world of baby products isn’t always as clean as we think it is or should be. So this episode of Chick Chat delves into the truth behind…
In recent years artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool for analyzing medical images. Thanks to advances in computing and the large medical data sets from which artificial intelligence can learn, it has proven to be a valuable aid in reading and analyzing patterns in X-rays, MRIs and CT scans, enabling doctors to make better and faster decisions, particularly in the treatment and diagnosis of life-threatening diseases such as cancer. In some settings, these AI tools even offer advantages over their human counterparts. “Artificial intelligence systems can process thousands of images quickly and provide predictions much faster than human…
For many women, sex is meant to be a source of pleasure, intimacy and connection. But when pain enters the picture, it can overshadow everything else—leaving you feeling frustrated, anxious, and even afraid of future encounters. If you’re looking for ways to stop pain during sex, you’re not alone. Painful sex, medically known as dyspareunia, is a common concern that affects countless women of all ages. The good news? There are proven strategies and innovative solutions that can help you regain comfort, confidence and joy in your intimate life. In this guide, we’ll explore the most common causes of pain…
When people hear “couples therapy,” they often picture a crisis situation—slammed doors, late-night fights, or a relationship on the brink. But the real story is much more hopeful. In fact, research shows that By the end of couples therapy, most people do better than 70%-80% of those not receiving treatment — an improvement as powerful as the best treatments for individual mental health.Four decades of research tell us something clear and inspiring:Couples therapy works.It becomes more efficient.And it evolves to meet the realities of modern relationships.At SHA, we’re big fans of supporting couples who feel closer, communicate better, and bring…
Valvular heart disease, detected through cardiovascular imaging, is common in cancer patients. Interventions to treat valvular heart disease significantly improved survival. These findings were presented today at EACVI 2025, the flagship conference of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Advances in treatment have led to improved survival for cancer patients. As patients live longer, they are at increased risk of developing valvular disease after successful cancer treatment. In addition, it is now widely recognized that some cancer treatments can cause cardiovascular toxicity that can lead to premature morbidity among cancer…
Part 1: Good Gut “Bugs” How to promote a healthy gut microbiome—and help your body fight cancer. There are trillions of reasons why we should carefully consider basic lifestyle choices like whether or not to exercise and what to eat, and they lie right in our gut: are the innumerable bacteria, or microbes, that make up the microbiome of our gastrointestinal tract. Individually, each microbe’s ability to affect your health is minimal. But there is great strength in numbers. This mega-population of gut bacteria, represents approx eight kilograms of our body weight, it has significant effects – on health, disease,…
Forget needles and prescriptions — one of the hottest trends in health right now is using diet and lifestyle increase your body’s natural GLP-1 (your”natural Uzbek”). Your body already produces GLP-1, a powerful appetite-regulating hormone that controls fullness and blood sugar. This is the same hormone that weight loss drugs mimic.
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer for women in the world, with more than 660,000 new cases and nearly 350,000 deaths annually. Now, University of Maryland mathematicians have developed effective strategies to help limit and potentially eliminate the disease. The research was published last week in the journal Bulletin of Mathematical Biologyoffers a new mathematical model that can help public health officials design effective cancer vaccination and screening policies. “The study provides a clear way to show how science affects policy,” said senior study author Abba Gumel, a distinguished university professor of mathematics at UMD who holds joint…