Ann Pietrangelo

Whether you’re in your 30s, 20s or teens, chances are you think of skin cancer as a vague and distant threat, if you think of it at all. But the statistics may surprise you.

More isn’t always better, especially in medicine. If you take blood thinners, adding aspirin to your daily regimen can be risky.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of cancer that starts in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Vaccinated women who breastfeed can pass COVID-19 protection to their babies.

Ovarian cysts are more common before menopause than after. But as long as you have ovaries, you can develop an ovarian cyst.

EGFR stands for epidermal growth factor receptor. It’s a protein found on healthy cells.
When cancer cells test positive for EGFR, it means the gene contains a mutation and is sending faulty instructions to the cells, allowing cancer to grow and spread.

Fatigue is a common symptom of cancer and a side effect of some cancer treatments. Cancer fatigue is more than feeling tired or sleepy. It can feel like an overwhelming lack of energy that interferes with your daily activities.

Watch a toddler play with an empty cardboard box for a few hours and you’ll get an up close and personal lesson in creativity. A box can be a house, a space ship, or something invented out of thin air. As we grow older, that kind of creativity that can lead to innovative thinking – the kind of thinking that can change the world.

When I was about four years old, my older brother shook up my world when he told me that the cellophane-wrapped meat my mother bought at the supermarket came from animals. I had no idea.

If you’re like many Americans, you’ve made a few resolutions for the new year, but you’re already having trouble sticking to them. What’s holding you back from achieving your goals could be the thing you least suspect – your very own home. Your sanctuary, or what should be your sanctuary, is actually draining your energy. Too much clutter, stale air, and even toxic materials in your home may be harming your physical and mental health.

You raised your children to be independent. Still, there’s a part of you that doesn’t want to let go. It’s natural to have mixed emotions when children leave the nest. After all, it’s a big deal and your life will change in dramatic ways.

Human beings are one with the environment.

Have you ever felt an emotional and physical response at the sound of your favorite song?

We love to fall in love.

Moms-to-be have a lot of decisions to make about health, childbirth, and those early days of life. If you’re an expectant mom, you’re probably concerned about health care, smooth delivery, and making good decisions for your baby. That’s as it should be. You’re bringing a new life into the world, and it’s a big deal.