If you've ever had mouth sores open, superficial sores in your mouth, and taken a gulp of lemonade, you know how surprisingly painful canker sores can be. About 20% of people throughout the world will get chronic mouth ulcers. Those are known as aphthous ulcers.
Read MoreWhen the body is challenged by various pathogens, the inherent immune system initiates a series of actions to recognize the specific molecules and uprise a defense against the intruders. When it comes to cancer immunotherapy, much of the focus has been on the adaptive immune system, especially the T cell that is able to precisely target and eradicate tumor cells. This is why it’s so important to raise awareness of immunotherapy.
Read MoreRestrictions are starting to lift throughout the world. One of the most common quarantine skin problems is an increase in skin breakouts and acne. The stress of self-isolation through a pandemic can show up in the form of bad blemishes, says, Dr. Singhal.
Read MoreOur mouth is the gateway to our overall health and wellness. So many issues that we might experience can be linked back to our oral health. It’s important to keep that in mind. But, just the sheer number of options we have when buying a tube of toothpaste can be overwhelming.
Read MoreAs we dive deeper into this quarantine, we may start to feel anxious, bored and restless. With news of the COVID-19 virus coming at us from all directions, anxiety is running high, and it's important to stay mindful of self-care. Let’s explore how to do that.
Read MoreQuarantine is a tasking experience for everybody, and this can prove itself to be true much more so for the cancer patients. Managing life is hard as it is for cancer patients, especially those undergoing some sort of cancer treatment.
Read MoreWith coronavirus gaining momentum all around the world, more and more people are becoming aware of how important is to self-isolate and wear protection when in contact with people. But prolonged contact with latex in latex gloves can cause some skin and nail problems. In this blog, we discuss some of those issues, and how to avoid and reduce them.
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus. H&B understands that this is a very challenging time for everyone. The symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a new continuous cough, high temperature, overall sense of weakness. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Read MoreSome of the chemicals utilized in make-up are associated with long term risk of destructive diseases like cancer. It’s against the law for a cosmetic to include any component that makes the product dangerous if buyers apply it according to directions on the label or in the common or assumed way. The solution here is to be attentive to toxic components and where your cosmetic products are sourced from as laws vary throughout the world.
Read MoreCancer, or more often cancer treatments, can conflict with some parts of the reproductive process and affect cancer patients’ ability to have children. For some men, infertility can be one of the most challenging and aggravating long-term effects of cancer therapy. Studies have implied that women with cancer are less likely to be presented with information about protecting their fertility than men.
Read MoreOctober is marked to be the breast awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
Read MoreProstate Cancer Awareness Month is in full-swing, and there is a lot to talk about. Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer affecting men in the United States and there are more than 2 million survivors of prostate cancer across the country.
Read MoreCancer during pregnancy is not very common. Cancer itself rarely affects the growing baby directly. Dr. Shyamali Singhal said we expect that the number of women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant will increase in years to come.
Summer is here, and it’s high time to hit the beach, have a pool party, go for a swim, have ice creams and snow cones and just hang out with friends in a garden on sunny days. Apart from all the fun, cancer patients will also need to take precautions to protect sensitive skin from the sun.
Read MoreOrganizations such as The Lung Cancer Alliance and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition provide support, education, and raise awareness for individual cancers. They will assign or acknowledge the color of the ribbon for each specific cancer. Dr. Shymali Singhal suggests cancer patients find their respective cancer color and connect with the organization that takes care of it.
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