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Ovarian and Breast Cancer: Using Nutrition to Reduce Your Risk

During the months of September and October, national observances are held for both ovarian and breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer than white women. Additionally, Black women are the second most commonly diagnosed group as it relates to ovarian cancer. Along Continue Reading

Posted On : Published By : Michelle Maxwell MS, RD
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Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know

Colon Cancer What You Need to Know Every year during the month of March, colon cancer awareness month is observed to bring awareness to the second leading cause of cancer deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control, close to 140,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with colon cancer each year. Additionally, African-Americans have Continue Reading

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