Breast Cancer Survivor Spotlight
Happy International Women’s Day, y’all! In honor of this wonderful holiday, we want to spotlight and celebrate three incredible ladies who have kicked breast cancer’s butt and continued thriving like a boss. This disease affects hundreds of thousands women a year, and these are just three examples of the bravery and strength it takes to […]
A History of Breast Cancer
The female form has inspired worship, reverence, and adoration in many different cultures since the beginning of time. Women’s bodies, and particularly their breasts, have traditionally symbolized fertility, birth, life, and love. It is sadly ironic, then, that those very same body parts are also linked to the devastating disease that has historically affected hundreds […]
Effect of COVID-19 On Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment
If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that awareness and education are crucial to remaining healthy and safe. As the world nears the second anniversary of the official start to the COVID-19-19 pandemic, we look back on the way this issue has been affecting various facets of breast cancer and breast health. […]
Seasonal Depression
Winter Blues, Cancer, and Ways to Ward Off Both Let’s face it — our mental state, our mood, and emotions play a crucial role in our overall health. Whenever we feel down, we aren’t as prone to take care of ourselves like we should. We seek out quick-fix sources of serotonin, which frequently equate to […]
Self-Love For Fun and Cancer Prevention
Whether or not you buy into the hype of Valentine’s Day, whether you’re single, taken, or somewhere in between — it is always important to remember the one person that deserves the most love in your life: YOU! What does this have to do with breast health, you ask? Well, self-love is a practice that […]
Breast Cancer and Heart Disease
Heart disease and cancer are the first and second leading causes of death for women. The sad reality is that few people are lucky enough to remain unaffected by at least one of these vicious killers. Whether through personal experience or caring for a sick loved one, most of us will unfortunately have to face […]
Koning Ends the Year with $2.6M Republic Raise
NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Koning, a growing medical device startup company based outside Atlanta, had a successful conclusion to 2021. The company recently finished their first Republic crowdfunding campaign, exceeding capital targets, and raising over $2.6M in only 5 months. Koning’s FDA breast screening trial is also underway with participating clinics in Daytona Beach, FL and Knoxville, TN. “Koning enters 2022 […]
Cervical and Breast Cancer Awareness
Nature does not recognize gender equality. Like it or not, biological men and women differ significantly in certain parts of their makeup, which results in unique health issues for each sex. Breast cancer is one of those terrifying diseases that mostly affects women, with less that 1% of all cases involving men. Unfortunately, this illness is […]
Fitness and Breast Cancer Prevention
So, how is your 2022 going so far? How are those resolutions holding up? If you vowed to live a healthier life in the new year, you are hopefully including physical exercise in your wellness routine. Staying active is one of those rare things you can do to take care of yourself with zero negative […]
Folic Acid and Breast Cancer
The human body is a fascinating thing: a complex mechanism, with all the tiny parts working together to make life possible. This incredible machine requires constant maintenance and multiple forms of fuel to continue functioning at peak performance. And while it may be difficult to keep track of all the substances recommended for optimal health, […]