Breast Practices

Cancer research you must see. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( December 28, 2023 What's cooking today? If you need a quick and easy dinner idea, [this magnificent one-pot meal]( never misses, and we're serving up advice about [how to eat your way to a healthier heart](. We'll also discuss [what causes infidelity]( and explore [a fascinating question about your childhood](. But first, [a deep dive on breast cancer](...   Breast Practices [Illustration of women with breast cancer ribbons]( KCM/Shutterstock This year — like every year — everyone at Katie Couric Media was deeply committed to bringing you the latest and greatest in breast cancer research, especially since this summer marked 12 months since my own diagnosis. (Here's [an update on how I'm doing today](.) One of our most riveting pieces was a report about [why young women are getting breast cancer more often](, and we also explored [what you should know about screening for dense breast tissue](. For a whole lot more helpful data, [our complete breast cancer hub]( has answers to any question you might have. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fhealth%2Fcancer%2Funderstanding-breast-cancer%2F P.S.: For more on another cancer-focused project I devoted time to this year, here's [how you can donate to the Alex Trebek Fund]( to aid with essential pancreatic cancer research.   More Stories [A woman kissing a man whose silhouette is filled with abstract lines]( Getty Images Unfaithful: Infidelity causes conflict between many couples, but it still feels unexpected when it happens to you. We spoke to a relationship researcher about [the 8 most common reasons people cheat](. "We're all exposed": They're in our water, our vegetables, our tampons, our paint — and, unfortunately, the list goes on. We spoke to an environmental expert about how we're affected by [the "forever chemicals" hiding in plain sight](. The skeletal scoop: I talked with my oncology dietician about [the ins and outs of bone health](, including her take on calcium supplements and a warning about your vitamin D levels. All in the family: We've heard this theory for years, so we decided to do some digging and get to the bottom of the age-old question: [Does birth order really influence your personality traits?](   Must-Reads [Hearts on a plate]( Eat Your Heart Out How do our meals affect cardiovascular health? A dietitian explains how to tweak your menu to give your well-being a boost. [Read More »]( [Naked men as seen from behind, with blurring over their rears]( The Naked Truth A jaw-dropping dating show from the U.K. made a huge splash in the U.S. this year. Here's our take on whether you should watch it. 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