As a native of the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, wine season is an exciting time of year as vineyards produce and people flock to wine tastings. This time of year has positive associations for many as fall sets in, but there may be some bad…
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. There are many signs and symptoms that a woman may experience. For example, some symptoms include irregular menstrual cycle, acne, hirsutism (increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back,…
About three years ago, my family received the most devastating news none of us could have ever imagined. My mother had been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of forty-three. Then it was more bad news. It had metastasized to her lungs, lymph nodes and…