The New York Times — Small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk for breast cancer and a common type of esophageal cancer in women, according to a statement issued earlier this week by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) – a group that includes many of the top cancer doctors in the United States.
While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms remains controversial, the cardiovascular benefits of estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women are generally acknowledged and accepted. But a new study supports earlier research suggesting the risk of heart attack and stroke actually increases in the first year after HRT is discontinued.
Science — Skin cells that heal wounds work more slowly at night than they do during the day, due in part to circadian rhythm – our body’s internal clock, according to a new study that suggests patients who undergo surgery at certain times of the day may recover more quickly. Read More »
Berkeley Wellness — These salads are not only bigger on taste than your typical salad fare, they’re also overflowing with an array of vitamins, minerals, and other healthful plant compounds. Read More »
HealthCentral — People who binge-watch – view more than one episode of the same TV show in one sitting – are 98 percent more likely to have poor sleep quality than those who don’t, according to a recent study. Read More »
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