Can you believe how quickly this year is flying by? Summer here, and with all the fun un the sand, sea and sun, there’s a very important ingredient essential to the summer mix, and that’s a good, strong sunscreen. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most cases are melanoma—a ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Carter Wins Against Cancer with Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy, a breakthrough drug that prompts the immune system to target cancer, has helped Jimmy Carter win the fight against cancer. This post from ABC News highlights the remarkable cancer treatment that helped Jimmy Carter combat brain tumor.Just months after finding out he had metastatic cancer, former President Jimmy Carterannounced this weekend that his doctors have ... Continue Reading
The Surprising Truth: Sunscreen & Skin Cancer
The sunscreen and skin cancer story has come a full circle with scientists concluding sun exposure is vital to health and that sunscreens are toxic to humans as well as the environment. This post from The Unbounded Spirit highlights the conclusions of scientific studies of recent times on sunscreens. According to a June 2014 article featured in The Independent (UK), a major ... Continue Reading
The Scientific Breakdown on Safe Sunscreen
If you think the benefits of wearing sunscreens outweigh the risks, think again. Scientific studies reveal the dangers of sunscreens to health and environment. This post from Real Farmacy delves into the risks of sunscreen exposure vs. sun exposure as highlighted by scientific studies. According to a June 2014 article featured in The Independent (UK), a major study conducted ... Continue Reading
Are There Health Risks With Orange Juice?
Orange juice, America’s favorite breakfast drink, has been linked to the deadliest form of skin cancer. This post from Cancer Defeated newsletter throws light on how orange juice, and other packaged fruit juices, increase the risk of cancer. I don’t know how many Americans reach for a glass of orange juice first thing every morning — the number probably exceeds a hundred ... Continue Reading