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Scientists alarmed by large amounts of carcinogen benzene in household sunscreens. Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels. — Cancer-Causing Sunscreen…? Valisure, an independent research laboratory based in Connecticut, just released a detailed report finding gratuitous amounts of benzene in many commonly available sunscreens. Benzene is a flammable liquid used in producing things like rubber, plastic, pesticides, detergents, gasoline, and the like. Because it evaporates quickly in oxygen, most people […]

Carcinogen Benzene Found in Common Sunscreens

June 9, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged cancer / health & safety / skincare by Cristin Dickey

With AI tech slowly being integrated into healthcare, we are seeing its benefits in breast cancer detection. One story reported by Cnet.com describes the benefits of AI with a breast cancer diagnosis. In some cases, it detected cancer that was missed by human eyes. Although the current method through a […]

Breast Cancer Detection Sees Better Results With AI

February 20, 2020 in Medicare tagged cancer / cancer plans / depression / family by Jadon Sennet

Today we will be covering a couple of supplemental plans. These are not to be confused with Medicare supplement. They are additional supplemental plans that can be added on to already existing health plans. The first plan is called the cancer treatment policy. Supplemental Cancer Treatment The benefits are fixed […]

Cigna Medicare Supplemental Plans

June 19, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / cancer plans / heart disease / Insurance Carrier News & Products by Noah Thomas

The Truth About Sun Damage We have all heard that too much sun exposure can lead to negative effects, including premature aging and skin cancer. But why? While UVB radiation can help the skin produce vitamin D, which plays a role in muscle health and bone formation, it can also […]

How Sun Damage Ages You

May 3, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / health / health & safety by Andrea Hektner

radiation therapy — What Is Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer and uses high-energy waves to destroy cancer cells. The therapy uses gamma rays, x-rays, electron beams, or protons to damage the cells. How Does Radiation Work? In a healthy adult, the cells divide to create new cells, but […]

What Is Radiation Therapy?

April 20, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / health / health & safety by Andrea Hektner

Chemotherapy — How Does Chemotherapy Work? Doctors use chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy is the process by which the drugs kill cancer cells, and prevent them from dividing and growing. Effectiveness can vary, depending on the stage and type of cancer, and side effects can be severe. How Does Chemotherapy […]

How Does Chemotherapy Work?

April 19, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / health / health & safety / heart health by Andrea Hektner

The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation What Is Sleep Deprivation? Lack of sleep results in a reduction of emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills. There are two types of sleep deprivation: total and partial. Total deprivation causes your body to use more energy, which increases the metabolism and can cause weight […]

The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

March 10, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / mental health / sleep health by Andrea Hektner

Cancer, Accident, Stroke, and Hospital Indemnity Plans — CASH: Cancer, Accident, Stroke, and Hospital Indemnity Plans Thank you for joining our post series! Today, we will be focused on you, the consumer, and the word CASH. What Does CASH Stand For? Not in the sense you might think of when you first hear the word cash, but in […]

CASH: Cancer, Accident, Stroke, and Hospital Indemnity Plans

February 9, 2018 in Medicare tagged cancer / health / hospital indemnity plan by Andrea Hektner

Animal-Assisted Therapy What Is Animal-Assisted Therapy? Animal-assisted therapy uses contact with animals to enhance a therapy treatment plan. Therapy animals include household pets, such as dogs, cats and rabbits, but also farm animals, such as horses, goats, pigs and donkeys. Depending on the patient, the therapist will introduce animals into […]

Animal-Assisted Therapy

January 24, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged alternative therapy / cancer / dementia / depression / mental health by Andrea Hektner

sniff out cancer — Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer? It is no secret that a dog’s sense of smell is much stronger than a human’s. We use man’s best friend to find drugs and explosives in airports, help find missing persons and even to sniff out cancer. They can be more accurate than laboratories when […]

Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer?

January 15, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / health / Medical Advancements / pets by Andrea Hektner