5 Ways to Protect the Environment and Your Health
This year’s Earth Day falls on a Saturday, making the upcoming weekend an extended celebration of awareness about environmental issues. Although it may not be obvious, the health of our planet connects to breast health as well. Here are five things things you can do to protect both: Avoid tobacco in all its forms, including […]
Compression and Pain
As the old saying goes, women are often taught that “beauty is pain”. From high heels, hair removal, cosmetic surgery, tight clothing and various treatments and peels, the list never ends. That same philosophy seems to extend into other areas as well: For women, healthcare and self-care can often be pain. Women are still more […]
April is Stress Awareness Month
In today’s hectic climate, feeling stressed is all too common. With worldwide tense events, rising energy prices and violence, it’s no wonder many of us are may have a hard time managing the pressure outside of our personal challenges at home and at work. In a recent global Gallup survey, as many as four in […]
The Koning Lead
Innovation is the heart of change – by advancing technology, we are advancing the fight against breast cancer and giving women more options. The central problem with conventional modalities is age-old: Compression deters women from getting traditional mammograms, and skipping these appointments can be detrimental to early detection. Our Koning Vera breast CT is developed […]
Mammography Regulations Modernized
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just updated its mammography regulations, affecting physicians and medical centers across the country. These updates will require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts, and help interpreting physicians better categorize and assess mammograms. Having mammographically dense breast tissue is normal and present in approximately […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Snack
St. Patrick’s Day is a festive occasion not only for the Irish people. Whether you want to honor the patron saint of Ireland or simply party with friends, this March 17th is a perfect chance to try out a new green recipe. Though it may not all be traditional, this tasty recipe by Erin Clarke […]
Highlighting Innovation in Breast Cancer on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is undeniably connected to our core values at Koning. As we celebrate today, we proudly continue to further our mission of giving women’s health the attention it deserves. Breast cancer affects millions of women and their families every year. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 287,850 new cases of invasive breast […]
National Nutrition Month
Happy March, and happy National Nutrition Month! Conscious eating can be tricky when leading a busy life. Most of us do not have access to organic, fresh ingredients every single day, and so eating takeout and roaming the grocery isles hungry and tired sounds more familiar. Among many complex reasons, this is part of why […]
Breast Cancer and Sleep
Sleep issues are very common, especially for people going through cancer treatment and recovery. Patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer report sleep issues at a rate of about double the typical population, as it can understandably be very stressful to worry about finances, lost wages, side effects, and prognosis. While it is typical for sleep […]
Valentine’s Day Smoothie
We hope your Valentine’s Tuesday was full of love. Whether you are done celebrating or only getting started this weekend, we have a vibrant treat suggestion to stay on theme all week. Dragon fruit, also called pitaya, can usually be found year-round in the frozen section of grocery stores. You may also find whole dragon […]