Following closely after skin cancer, prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in males in the United States. Most prostate cancer is quite slow-growing and oftentimes brings about a few to no signs of problems until it is very advanced. H&B joins the cause of raising prostate cancer awareness.

The endocrine system is a system of glands and organs. This is a very precise and sensitive system. When it’s working properly, it’s helping to keep our body fit and healthy. But sadly, the endocrine system can be disrupted by external influence.

There is no one preventive health measure better than immunization. August is named for annual attention to highlight the significance of vaccination for people of all ages. H&B joins the cause, as always!

US Congress has assigned July 15, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. We at H&B recognize the challenges confronted by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and we value the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers that are working hard to improve the condition of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients.

July is recognized as UV Safety Awareness Month. Dr. Shyamali Singhal, surgical oncologist and founder of H&B, says it is also important to remember to protect our skin throughout the whole year. According to some studies, even just one blistering sunburn during childhood can double the chances of developing melanoma later in life.

 If you've ever had mouth sores open, superficial sores in your mouth, and taken a gulp of lemonade, you know how surprisingly painful canker sores can be. About 20% of people throughout the world will get chronic mouth ulcers. Those are known as aphthous ulcers.

When the body is challenged by various pathogens, the inherent immune system initiates a series of actions to recognize the specific molecules and uprise a defense against the intruders. When it comes to cancer immunotherapy, much of the focus has been on the adaptive immune system, especially the T cell that is able to precisely target and eradicate tumor cells. This is why it’s so important to raise awareness of immunotherapy.

Restrictions are starting to lift throughout the world. One of the most common quarantine skin problems is an increase in skin breakouts and acne. The stress of self-isolation through a pandemic can show up in the form of bad blemishes, says, Dr. Singhal.

Our mouth is the gateway to our overall health and wellness. So many issues that we might experience can be linked back to our oral health. It’s important to keep that in mind. But, just the sheer number of options we have when buying a tube of toothpaste can be overwhelming.

As we dive deeper into this quarantine, we may start to feel anxious, bored and restless. With news of the COVID-19 virus coming at us from all directions, anxiety is running high, and it's important to stay mindful of self-care. Let’s explore how to do that.