The debate over whether abortion is linked to breast cancer continues. However, recent medical studies and reports document the strong likelihood that the correlation is not rare, but in fact, evident. The American College of Pediatrics released a statement which said in part, “…induced abortion prior to a full term delivery, and prior to 32 weeks of
Are e-cigarettes and vaping safe? Many people think so…at least they must be safer than smoking regular tobacco, right? Check out this quote from a pregnant Baby Center user: “I am new to the vaping but starting today I don’t feel half as guilty as I did puffing on a cigarette. I started with the lowest
Abortion has been legal in the United States for nearly 45 years, since the Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade in January 1973. There are generations of Americans who have never known a world without legalized abortion. The Guttmacher Institute, a research organization, cites there are approximately one million abortions performed annually in the United States. Not
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American women. About 200,000 women a year get breast cancer and nearly 40,000 die annually, the CDC reports. About 11% of women who get breast cancer are younger than 45
A female college student, whom we’ll call Grace*, met a man while attending North Carolina State University, with whom she began a romantic relationship. For the first few years, all seemed perfect – then she moved in with him and the darkness quickly overshadowed her. Suffering through emotional, physical, and sexual abuse during the short summer
Can I Get Pregnant on Birth Control Pills? Some of our patients are shocked to learn they are pregnant because they have been on birth control and thought they were protected. What happened? Can you really get pregnant while taking hormonal birth control pills? Birth control failure can and does happen. Here is a list of contraception
This is Suicide Prevention Week. Last week we explored some of the factors that lead to suicidal behaviors. The common thread is hopelessness. Circumstances and situations, choices one has made or that others have made for you, can cause depression and suicidal thoughts and actions. Studies have shown that abortion can be a factor for both depression and suicidal
Many people in America suffer from depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. In a land known for freedom, democracy, compassion, and wealth (especially compared to third-world and repressed countries), we should be shocked by the vast numbers of our citizens who tip over the edge to suicide: 121 suicides each day and the 10th leading cause of
The first six months of the year evaporated, and July has now arrived. July 4th often means picnics, fireworks, and other outdoor activities; these endeavors, while filled with family and fun, can lead to disasters. Here are a few tips to keep yourself, your children, and your other family members safe. Fireworks The use of fireworks
Summer officially began last week, and with the July 4th holiday weekend approaching, there are many concerns to consider regarding a person’s wellbeing. From sun to sex, we have six summer safety tips for you: Sunshine on my shoulders – although that can make you happy, as the late John Denver sang, it can also give you cancer.