Jean Campbell

LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )

• Memorial Day

  

  It isn’t easy to explain Memorial Day to children, but if you are asked, here is a history you might want to share. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Metformin Won’t Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics

  

  Some months back I read about the diabetes drug, Metformin, reducing the incidence of new cancers in breast cancer survivors. What follows is a press release... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 HEALTH

• Serving Safe Summer Foods

  

  With summer not far off, most of us think about serving more quick and easy suppers. Many of us choose to serve more ready to eat foods. The following article,... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, SCHOOLING

• Why Women Don’t Start Or Quit Hormone BlockingTherapy Early

  

  When I came across this recent article by HealthDay News, a project of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, I understood... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 HEALTH

• Lead by Example

  

  This message is for all the women who put family first, often at the expense of their own health. This message comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Huma... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Make That Mother’s Day Gift a Mammogram

  

  Nag your special women to get a mammogram as their Mother's Day gift. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 HEALTH

• Mother’s Day and Food Safety

  The Partnership for Food Safety Education wants us to know that not all convenience food can be cooked in the microwave. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Benefits of Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2

  

  The benefits of genetic testing to assess the risk of breast and ovarian cancers linked to the BRCA gene are limited to a small number of women, a new report... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 HEALTH

• 1 Million in Acceleration Grants to Be Awarded to Schools Across the US

  

  I was asked to make my readers aware of the following grants program for schools. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Preventing Breast Cancer Recurrence

  

  Since metastatic breast cancer is a treatable but incurable disease, a key medical question is, how do you keep breast cancer survivors in remission following... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 HEALTH

• Sunscreens for Young Children

  

  Days are getting longer, which means more time out in the sun. Time to think kid-friendly sunscreens. Things to look for that would indicate that you are buyin... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Missed Mammograms in Older Women Tied to Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes

  

  Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 HEALTH

• Children, Big Plates and More Food

  

  Here is a study that gives us all something to think about, especially as we are trying to help our young children develop healthy eating habits. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Infertility After Breast Cancer – What You Should Know to Modify Your Risk

  

  Recently, a widely-publicized study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed the incidence of advanced staged breast cancer in wome... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 HEALTH

• USA.gov on Seasonal Allergies and Treatments for Children

  

  The USA.gov site, on April 1, reported on  seasonal allergies and their treatments for children in the following post. Millions of people suffer from allergies... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• My Parent Has Cancer: How to Deal at School

  

  Maya Silver was 15 when she found out her mother, Marsha Silver, had triple-negative breast cancer. Maya co-authored a book with her dad, Marc Silver sharing... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 HEALTH

• Temporary Tattoos May Put You at Risk

  

  Temporary tattoos typically last from three days to several weeks, depending on the product used for coloring and the condition of the skin. Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• And the Pink Time Outs Winner Is…

  

  The winner of the 1st Pink Time Outs© Getaway is Susan Kinkoph of Virginia. Congratulations Susan! Susan and her husband will be enjoying their Pink Time Out... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 HEALTH

• Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

  

  Recently, FoodSafety.gov developed and published the following message about foods to avoid while pregnant. Because pregnancy affects your immune system, you an... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Kids with Knee Injuries Need Special Care

  

  Youngsters who injure the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee require special treatment and care to prevent future knee injuries and complications... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING