Summer is coming to an end in places in higher altitudes. It’s time to start thinking about preparing our skin for colder weather. Make sure to moisturize, eat lots of foods high in beta-carotene to keep that tan a little longer! We’ll talk about how to protect the sensitive parts of the skin in upcoming months.

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!

Some of the ingredients commonly used in beauty products are proven to be a health hazard. There are thousands of chemicals in cosmetic products, many of which are being absorbed into the body. It's virtually impossible to avoid every single one of those synthetic chemicals, but everybody can do their part in reducing the number of toxins one exposes their body to.

Summer is almost finished, but this doesn’t mean that the summer-related skin-care challenges are over. Dr. Shyamali Singhal, surgical oncologist and founder of H&B, says that too much sun is proven to be bad for our skin.

Many patients living with cancer will experience guilt. While there is increasing awareness given to patients’ experiences as cancer survivors, there is a limited acknowledgment of the survivor’s guilt phenomena. In this article, we’ll talk about it, to raise some awareness on this sensitive issue.

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.

Choosing a gift for a cancer patient can be a daunting experience. What to give to someone we love and care about? How do we show we care, while avoiding a possible mistake, such as picking a gift that too overtly reminds patients of their disease. We’ll talk about this in this blog.

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.

As we see the number of COVID-19 cases starting to decrease worldwide, hospitals are preparing for the event of a new and different medical crisis. Throughout the pandemic, while U.S. hospitals and the overall health care system was pushed to its limit, many procedures and appointments were postponed or canceled altogether—some because of federal guidelines, others by patients’ own choice or other factors.

Every year more than an estimated 1.8 million people in the US are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer always takes its toll on patients’ looks, not necessarily in the form of the disease itself but in the side-effects of treatment. “It is vital for people to know that there are various things that they can do to fight these side effects,” says Dr. Singhal.