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Nothing spookier than breast cancer - October 15, 2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There’s something important you need to know: early detection can save your life. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women today. When caught early, breast cancer is highly treatable. The key is making screening a regular part of your health care routine, not something you put off until later. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has clear guidance on this. They recommend that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year, starting at age 40 and continuing through age 74. This isn’t just a suggestion. It’s a B grade recommendation, meaning there’s substantial evidence that this screening schedule can reduce your risk of dying from breast cancer. Think about that for a moment. A simple screening every two years could save your life.
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Your guide to protecting your newborn - October 29, 2025
Bringing your baby home is one of life’s most joyful moments. It’s also one filled with questions about sleep and overall safety. Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important things you can do to protect your baby and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS. Safe sleep practices are straightforward and easy to follow once you understand them.
Let’s walk through the essential steps to give your baby the safest possible start. Place your baby on their back for every sleep—naps, nighttime and even quick dozes. Babies who sleep on their backs are at significantly lower risk for SIDS. It might seem simple but this one practice has saved countless lives since health experts began recommending it decades ago. Make sure everyone who cares for your baby, grandparents, babysitters and daycare providers, knows this rule, too.
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