Your immune system is in charge of defending you against invaders. That means that it attacks any organism it sees as dangerous or not belonging to you. An example of this system going awry is an autoimmune disease, where your body attacks itself. Can this same system seek and destroy cancer cells?

You already know how important it is to maintain the healthy bacteria in your gut. But your microbiome (the collection of bacteria, fungi and viruses in your body) extends far beyond your belly. In fact, an imbalance of bacteria in your breast tissue could lead to cancer…

Researchers found that eating certain foods was especially associated with a lower risk of aggressive breast tumors, including ER-negative, HER2-enriched and basal-like tumors. These breast cancers are more dangerous and difficult to treat. So, this is great news…

Postmenopausal women are at particular risk of developing breast cancer that metastasizes (spreads), and there are a few things that can contribute to that risk. But this one thing makes her risk of aggressive cancer skyrocket. Hint: It’s not HRT…

Plenty of past research has tied low vitamin D levels to a higher risk of breast cancer. But how much is enough to be protected? The latest research found your levels need to be much higher if you’re looking for the true secret to breast cancer prevention…

Chemotherapy has devastating side effects. Nausea, fatigue, hair loss and bowel problems are just the start. It can also cause anemia, nerve and muscle problems. And, for a large segment of breast cancer patients, the toxic treatment is unnecessary…

Plenty of studies have proven the positive effects of exercise in cancer patients, not only in their mental health but in actually slowing the growth of the cancer itself. In fact, the level of evidence is really indisputable. But what exercise is best? Here’s what to do…

Don’t you dread mammograms? Not only are they uncomfortable but that blast of radiation isn’t doing you any favors. What if you could “see” breast cancer cells faster than a mammogram could… and make changes to lower your cancer risks and preserve your breast health, would you?

You may not know this, but 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. And, it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. That makes doing everything you can, now, to prevent the disease vital…

Have you beaten breast cancer? Or do you know someone who has? Then you know that overcoming the disease is only half the battle: There’s one habit that should be non-negotiable if you’ve battled breast cancer in the past — or want to prevent it in the future…

You’ve heard that old saying – feed a cold, starve a fever… But, the secret may actually be to starve cancer cells. By reducing the number of calories you consume each day, you could not only stop cancer spread but possibly even prevent cancer growth in the first place.

October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness. The month is marked by raising visibility about the increasing incidence of breast cancer. But, I’m always struck by what I don’t hear: practical advice on how to protect yourself from breast cancer all year, like this…