Cell phones are a necessity for many of us. Each year, it seems like our phones play a more important role in our lives. But are they safe? From what we know now, yes, they're safe. But, more research is being done to make sure. Here's what we know.
Microwave ovens are a standard convenience in virtually every home. We use them regularly for meals and snacks. We use them to heat up lunches at work. We even use them to heat frozen foods at convenience stores. Are they safe? Yes, and here's some information on how they work.
This procedure (also known as "CKC") removes abnormal tissue from your cervix. Your cervix is the lower part of your uterus (that's the organ responsible for pregnancies and menstrual periods). CKC helps us diagnose and treat problems with your cervix. It removes cells that - if left untreated - may turn into cancer.
Your body makes a protein called "HER2." It's an acronym for "human epidermal growth factor receptor 2." HER2 helps your cells grow. But in some people, the gene that makes HER2 mutates and starts to make too much of this protein. When this happens, breast cells can multiply rapidly and form a tumor. We call this "HER2-positive breast cancer." Let's take a moment to learn more.
This genetic condition raises your risk for certain types of cancer, especially colorectal cancer. With this syndrome, your body has trouble fixing mistakes in your DNA. DNA is the genetic code that tells your body how to function. When these mistakes build up, they can lead to cancer. Let's take a moment to learn more.
