Migraines are known to be more common in women than men. Some research suggests that estrogen and other hormones that fluctuate during menstruation can affect migraine frequency and severity.
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Mastectomy v. Lumpectomy: Who Decides?
Diana Zuckerman, PhD, Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund Approximately 230,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. For many years, experts have agreed that for most early-stage breast cancer (stage 0, 1, 2, or 3a), lumpectomy is just as safe as mastectomy, if the lumpectomy is followed by radiation treatment.1,2,3 […]
Read More »Racial Differences in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer in men and is one of the leading cancer killers. Black men are disproportionately affected. They are often diagnosed at younger ages, with more advanced stages of cancer, with more aggressive cancers, and they may be more likely to need screening. Some of the differences in rates of survival between Black and White men may be due to differences in access to medical care.
Read More »Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy as Treatment for Mental Disorders
This article will describe some of the key research on the therapeutic properties of psychedelic drugs when used in a medical setting and their potential risks and benefits for the treatment of specific mental disorders.
Read More »Can Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes Reduce Obesity?
Sugar-sweetened beverages are affordable and easily accessible. Would a sugar-sweetened beverage tax help decrease consumption and help people make healthier choices?
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