Last of 2022: Our New Scientific Advisory Board
Koning is proud to step into 2023 with the launch of our new Scientific Advisory Board just behind. Last December, we created a new system to get feedback and recommendations from a team of seasoned professionals. This allows us to provide technology that generates superior images suitable to reading radiologists while also allowing for an […]
Week of Action: White House Details Progress from the Cancer Cabinet
In July of 2022, The White House announced its new “Cancer Cabinet” line-up, which is part of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative. By December, the Moonshot initiative expanded to involve multiple federal agencies, including the National Cancer Institute, the US Food and Drug Administration, the CDC and the National Institutes of Health, alongside the Departments […]
Making and Keeping Resolutions for 2023
New beginnings, be that a birthday or a new year tend to motivate aspirational behavior. As 2022 draws to a close, around 40% of Americans still make New Years resolutions, although only 10% feel they are successful in keeping them. For 2022, the most popular resolutions were living healthier, personal improvement and happiness, and losing weight. […]
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
December 21st officially marks the darkest day of the year, and although it means lighter days are ahead, there are still many gloomy weeks to get through. Self-care is particularly important to combat seasonal depression. Beyond the mental aspect, the lack of sunlight means there may also be reason to stock up on supplements, particularly […]
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Gift-shopping can take a toll on anyone. Many can relate to compromising their free time, and feeling pressure to find something that tops last year’s ideas. Our gift-guide is tailored for those who value sustainability, environment, and wellness in all phases of life. Here are some meaningful gift ideas we hunted down, so you don’t […]
Non- Alcoholic Beverages for the Holidays
Celebrations during the holidays is a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Unfortunately, the use of alcohol is linked to many types of cancer, including breast cancer, and even moderate alcohol use isn’t risk-free. Without taking away from outings and family time, the new holiday season […]
Fun Facts About Breasts
Check out these fun facts about breasts: 1. Humans have known about breast cancer for a long time. The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus that dates back to as early as 3,000-2,500 B.C.E. describes cases of breast cancer. 2. Larger, more sore breasts can often be the very first symptom of pregnancy. Breasts can grow significantly in […]
Thanksgiving with Cancer
Food, family and gratitude are the staples of an American Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, cancer does not just go away after the awareness month celebrations and does not dissolve with holiday spirit. Those living with cancer are often silent about their own battles as they try to give their all to their family – they may struggle […]
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Alternative
Thanksgiving is about getting together with family and loved ones, being grateful, and celebrating the start of the holiday season. Many components of the traditional Thanksgiving table are healthy and breast cancer -friendly: kale, butternut squash, cranberries, apples, walnuts, roasted carrots and brussel sprouts make for tasty and nutritious sides. Although traditional mains, like turkey, […]
Diabetes and Breast Cancer
November is American Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country come together to bring awareness to diabetes. This month’s cause affects more than 37 million Americans, that is 1 in 10. Fortunately, it is possible to learn to live with diabetes. Making a diabetes meal plan with help from your health care team can be […]