Shining a Light on a Hidden Threat: Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
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Shining a Light on a Hidden Threat: Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

27, 38, 42, 47, 50, 56, 62, 67, 74, 85, and 92 are not Lotto numbers. These numbers represent the age some of my patients were when they learned about colorectal cancer. About 150,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States yearly. It is the 3rd leading cause of cancer behind breast/lung cancers for women and prostate/lung cancers for men. With over 52,000 estimated deaths yearly, it is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths behind lung cancer.

“But you are a girl”: How public opinion ruins lives
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“But you are a girl”: How public opinion ruins lives

Gender stereotypes shape how people perceive and interact with individuals based on sex. These stereotypes are often based on outdated beliefs about gender roles. In this article, we will explore the damaging impact of stereotypes on girls and women and provide practical strategies for challenging and responding to these harmful beliefs.

Opinion: From Despair to Unity Reflecting on the Uvalde Mass Shooting as a Latina
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Opinion: From Despair to Unity Reflecting on the Uvalde Mass Shooting as a Latina

Smoothies allow you to boost your immunity and increase your energy first thing in the morning, without much time or effort, and a better bang for your buck. If you’re not a veggie-lover, have no fear. I’m going to teach you how to easily disguise some nutritious vegetables with delicious fruits.