BREAST CANCER PREVENTION

May 30 2025HEALTH

Riders Rev Up for Breast Health Awareness on Long Island

Breast health is a big deal, and this weekend, bikers are rolling out to make a difference. The Maurer Foundation, a local group dedicated to breast health education, is organizing its annual motorcycle ride. This event is all about spreading the word on breast cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy living. This isn't your typical biker event. It's a chance...

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Can Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens Help Obese Women Fight Breast Cancer?

Obesity is a major risk factor for breast cancer. Many women avoid taking tamoxifen, a drug often prescribed to lower breast cancer risk, because of its unpleasant side effects. These can include hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms, as well as issues with insulin resistance and high triglyceride levels, especially in women with obesity. This is where Bazedoxifen...

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