Komen Kerfuffle

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Susan G. Komen and the BPA-Breast Cancer Link

Staff / Truthdig Oct 3, 2011 In the face of mounting scientific evidence, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a nonprofit devoted to wiping out breast cancer, has published statements on its website that dismiss links between the disease and the ubiquitous chemical bisphenol A (BPA), while simultaneously funding research exploring that connection. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Time After Time

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 30, 2011 One of the most obvious and deeply unsettling failings of our human character is our inability to accept just how much sway the lizard portions of our brains have over our behavior and just how short we continue to fall when attempting to achieve synchronicity with our highest ideals.One of the most obvious and deeply unsettling failings of our human character is our inability to accept just how much sway the lizard portions of our brains have over our behavior. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Fiorina Heads to the Hospital

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2010 Carly Fiorina has been giving Barbara Boxer cause to worry about her Senate seat as the midterm elections loom large, but the contest in California took an unexpected turn Tuesday, when Fiorina suspended her campaign to deal with an infection (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Study: Hormone Treatments Boost Breast Cancer Risks

Staff / Truthdig Oct 20, 2010 A newly released medical study might cause women to reconsider going the hormonal replacement route in light of the potential risks: The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suggests that (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A One-Shot Treatment for Breast Cancer

Staff / Truthdig Jun 6, 2010 British researchers have demonstrated that a single, targeted dose of radiation in treating breast cancer can be just as effective as the prolonged course of radiotherapy that is commonly used to treat the disease. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tennis Champ Navratilova Says She Has Breast Cancer

Staff / Truthdig Apr 7, 2010 Tennis star Martina Navratilova has added her name to the list of women battling breast cancer in the public eye. On Wednesday, Navratilova announced that she has the disease on "Good Morning America." Luckily, it's of the noninvasive and highly treatable variety. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Dark Side of Cause-Marketing

Staff / Truthdig Oct 16, 2009 Cause-related marketing, such as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, may just be a way to move products at higher prices. A new report details the difficulty well-intentioned consumers may encounter in getting a tiny portion of their purchases to go to the intended charities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Breast Cancer More Deadly to Blacks Than Whites

Staff / Truthdig Mar 22, 2006 Black American women are 19% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women, according to a new study. This is just the most recent of many studies illustrating that within our healthcare system, even after controlling for socioeconomic factors, blacks still receive a poorer quality of healthcare than whites. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Go Ahead, Eat That Foie Gras!

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 A landmark study has concluded that a low-fat diet does not reduce the risk of getting cancer or heart disease | story or read the reportsDon't start mainlining lard just yet The next study is surely just around the corner . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )