Because they are promoted as “life-saving,” mammograms are used to lead women to believe that they can safely and effectively detect breast cancer in its earliest stage. Due to this, about 68 percent of women over age 40 have received mammograms in the past two years. However, studies show otherwise. According to new findings, mammograms [...]
Applying antiperspirant is an important part of a woman’s hygiene. It blocks the pores that release underarm sweat and makes her feel fresh and confident all day long. But beware: Dr. Joseph Mercola warns that using an antiperspirant may increase your risk of breast cancer. A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology [...]
Relying on a CT scan to measure lung tumors is no longer recommended. A new study showed that radiologists reviewing images of the same patient taken just minutes apart found substantial “changes” in the tumors, in some cases noting they had gotten up to 31 percent bigger or 23 percent smaller. In about three percent [...]
People who smoke increase their risk of respiratory illnesses like asthma and emphysema, of heart attack and stroke, and, of breast, lung, breast, stomach and throat cancers.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among American women. If the American Cancer Society estimates are accurate, nearly 200,000 women would have been diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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