October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to examine breast cancer statistics. One common misconception about breast cancer is that it only happens to older women. While the risk of breast cancer increases with age, young women can and do get breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 5% of breast …
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Sponsored by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, the foundation raises funds for ongoing breast cancer research while increasing public awareness about the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. People of all ages wear pink to remember and honor loved ones lost to this …
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Read MoreAre you ready for hayrides, hoodies, Halloween, pumpkin patches, and other activities associated with autumn? Soon, the leaves will change color, the temperatures will start to drop, and the days will become shorter as Daylight Savings Time begins in many regions. While you might be tempted to hibernate indoors as Old Man Winter approaches, Pegalis …
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Read MoreSponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance used by your body to make vitamins and hormones and build cells. There are two types of cholesterol: LDL (bad) and HDL (good). Your liver creates enough cholesterol for you. However, certain foods you …
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Read MoreFocusing on Women’s Health Month: Empowering You This Year May is Women’s Health Month, and it’s never too early or too late to begin focusing on your health. Staying well while staying at home continues to be on everyone’s mind, even as much of the population plans to get their COVID-19 vaccinations by summer. As …
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Read MoreWorld Cancer Day is February 4, and this year’s theme is “I Am and I Will.” From the personal to the global scale, all actions have an impact. A cancer-free world begins with creating cancer prevention awareness and taking action. One of the best things you can do to take action is be a proactive …
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Read MoreThe loss of a baby during pregnancy is not something anyone wants to think about, but it’s a sad reality for many families. If the baby is lost before the 20th week of pregnancy, it’s called a miscarriage. A loss occurring after the 20th week is called a stillbirth. As many as 24,000 babies are …
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Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when various organizations raise public awareness about the disease and its impact on women worldwide. As an advocate for proactive patients, Pegalis Law Group, LLC analyzes the importance of discussing family history and other risk factors with your doctor. As with other forms of cancer, early detection, …
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Read MoreLosing a baby during pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences in life. If it occurs before the 20th week of pregnancy, it’s usually referred to as a miscarriage, while anything beyond that timeframe is considered a stillbirth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about 24,000 stillbirths occur in the United …
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Read MoreAbout one out of every 20 pregnancies is affected by a medical condition known as preeclampsia. High blood pressure, rapid weight gain, and swelling in the face, hands, and feet are symptoms commonly associated with preeclampsia. However, since these symptoms are often present in pregnancies, it can be difficult determining when something is amiss. Preeclampsia …
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