genetics

Doctor holding pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. (Photo: iStock)

Beyond Pink Ribbons

Know the Facts About Breast Cancer Everywhere you look this month, you will see shades of pink highlighting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.   From pink ribbons on products in your grocery stores as well as pink lights illuminating buildings at night, these pink
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African American man with his arm in a cast carrying a backpack. (Photo: Raw Pixels/Pexels)

Bad Break

Keep Your Bones Strong at Every Age Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few steps out the front door can carry with them the risk of falling.   “Don’t wait until you fall to start thinking about bone strength,” said Dr. Philip
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You’re So Vein

Varicose Veins Unlikely to Become Clots Similar to leaky pipes, veins, as they return blood to the heart, sometimes fail to close completely. They stretch out and subsequently leak near the surface of the skin, creating spider or varicose veins that may cause discomfort. Dr.
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