A new study on healthy women with genetic mutations that sharply increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer supports the old adage: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Elly Mayday
Diabetes and Cancer: What's the Connection?
Certain cancers, such as breast, pancreatic, and colon cancer have often been associated with particular metabolic diseases, of which diabetes is the most familiar example. While the link between diabetes and cancer is well documented, a basic understanding of diabetes demonstrates why the reasoning behind it seems so paradoxical.
Chronic illness doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone, even those who seem to have it all. When celebrities talk about their chronic conditions publicly, it helps to raise awareness and understanding about various health issues. Here is a list of celebrities living with chronic illness who publicly discuss their health conditions and share their struggles with millions of others who also fight against their illnesses everyday.