Inflammatory Breast Cancer Doesn’t Have A Lump
There is more than one kind of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is the most aggressive form of breast cancer and early detection is critical.
There is more than one kind of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is the most aggressive form of breast cancer and early detection is critical.
Here’s one promise the president kept: on Wednesday President Bush vetoed the funding bill for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), just as he said he would. As a direct result of his actions, almost seven million children will lose insurance coverage in one…
Hi, Amy! First of all, you are amazing! You’re funny and interesting and helpful. So thank you for that. Now to my question. I’ve been looking at reviews for hair products (namely conditioner) and some stuff gets great reviews. “Amazing for my wavy hair!” I…
Sunday morning many were confused with the new date for ending Daylight Savings (“Fall Back”) being moved to the first Sunday in November. Yes! Halloween Trick-or-Treating was much improved with this extra hour of sunlight. This morning I received a very timely and helpful post…
Dear Wise and Wonderful Amalah, I’ve written to you before about hair and skin and the like, but this time I have a question that may actually mean something. I’ve been following your blog for a while, and I remember when you had problems with…
Amalah- First off, thanks for taking the time to read through this. Life’s busy though, so no real ass kissing here—just a big THANKS! Anyways, on to the issue. I’m 24 and finishing up my master’s degree in the education this Spring. YAY! I went…
How old is too old for the bottle or pacifier? Worried about judgement from other parents? Trusting your instincts is key, but we have advice to help you figure out and do what’s best for you and your child.
It’s the day after Valentine’s Day, and I’m thinking about circumcision. I assure you this is a coincidence. So! Those of us who have birthed baby boys are faced with the inevitable question: to snip or leave intact? In most of the world, the majority…
The New York Times, that bastion of meaningful news, published a story yesterday on how cosmetic companies and retailers are targeting six- to nine-year-old girls. Salons for little girls are springing up around the country, apparently, with parents hosting “beauty primping parties” for daughters and…
Hi Amy, I’ll cut right to the chase here: What are your thoughts on Botox? I will be 40 this year, and I have noticed, one by one, my friends are starting to succumb to the lure of Botox, and dammit, it looks good. This…
Women who choose to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet during pregnancy need to take extra care to get all the right nutrients.
Hi Amalah, I read your blog, your column, your everything and I totally trust your advice. Hence this letter. It’s something that I don’t feel like I can share with my friends so hey, why not unload on to a total (but perfect) stranger (bring…
Hi Amy, You’re awesome. Your readers are awesome. Google has failed me. Or maybe I’m not qualified to use Google. So I’m turning to you and your brilliant readers. I have a friend who checked into a mental health facility over the weekend. I want…
Hi Amy: I have another sunscreen issue to ask about if you’re not too sick of the subject. Sunscreen is really important and I’m glad you take it seriously. Here’s my problem though. Any SPF higher than about 12 or 14 (either standalone or in…
Hello Amalah, While I’m not sure how you feel about advice-seekers straying away from beauty and fashion, I will take a chance and submit a non-product-related question (because in addition to converting me to Philosophy products for my face – OMFG, thank you – several…
This can be pretty hardcore, but we’re all adults here, right? This service allows you to put a contract on yourself to follow through on exercising or quitting smoking. You chose the penalty if you don’t meet the goal.
Dear Amy, I’ve researched your archived articles regarding acne and found little feedback from Accutane users. I know you suggest the Philosophy line, which I’ve tried, it made my skin go crazy! I have moderate acne which has developed over the course of the last…
Not just your average cut-and-paste update-y job here, folks, if you’ll indulge me by reading on. One extra-fascinating update, one request for advice as one girl’s quest to maybe possibly get knocked up enters Chapter Two, and one email that proves that you guys are…
Amy, I have been reading your blogs on and off for a lot of years now. Sometimes I get a little too addicted to the Internet and have to make myself stop for a while. But I always come back. 🙂 Anyway, I have a…
One woman faces very tough decisions in light of a high-risk pregnancy. Amalah weighs in.