Power. Progress. Prevention. July 28, 2017
July 28, 2017 The health care debate is over for now, and that’s good for prevention A victory of sorts for prevention came early Friday…
Things to know about hepatitis C on National African-American Hepatitis C Action Day
Today is National African-American Hepatitis C Action Day (NAAHCAD). Hepatitis C is a serious virus that can lead to liver cancer if left untreated. Unfortunately,…
ICYMI: July 20, 2017
Feature Story John McCain Has Brain Cancer, Senator’s Office Says WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2017 (The New York Times) — Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican…
My sister, my hero
A heart attack―that I could understand. Hearts in my family are not as strong as they ought to be. But cancer? Nobody in my family had cancer. My…
Easy ways to cook July’s best produce
If you’re tired of making the same old dishes, here are some easy tips and tricks on how to cook up summer’s best produce to…
Power. Progress. Prevention. July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017 Update: Health Care on the Hill Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell released an updated version of the Better Care and Reconciliation Act…
ICYMI: July 14, 2017
Feature Story F.D.A. Panel Recommends Approval for Gene-Altering Leukemia Treatment WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2017 (The New York Times) — A Food and Drug Administration panel…
Healthy road trip snacks
This summer, about three-fourths of Americans are expected to hit the road for a family trip—cue the chorus of kids asking, “Are we there yet?”…
ICYMI: July 7, 2017
Feature Story Deaths from cancer higher in rural America, CDC finds THURSDAY, July 6, 2017 (The Washington Post) — Despite decreases in cancer death rates…
Working to prevent esophageal cancer
Nearly 17,000 people will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer this year alone. One cause of this disease is a condition called Barrett’s esophagus, a change…
