Youth Suicide Prevention: Should We Talk About It?Ask Hanna

Media frequently publishes stories of adults suiciding, which affects us all differently. But when it comes to young people who decide to end their lives, our reaction is more complex: pain, grief, shame and, what is more painful, in most …

Which Genes Are Associated with Breast Cancer? | Health ChannelAsk Hanna

In an interview with the Health Channel, Cristina Flanagan Duran, Genetics Counselor with Miami Cancer Institute, breaks down which genes are associated with hereditary breast cancer. 

First, Cristina talks about BRCA 1 and 2. She says that these are high …

Breast Cancer: Myths and Facts with Dr. Priyanka Grover | Health ChannelAsk Hanna

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Priyanka Grover, a Breast Imaging Radiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, makes distinctions between some of the myths and facts associated with breast cancer. 

The first assertion Dr. Grover talks about the …

2022 New Breast Cancer Treatments | Health Channel Ask Hanna

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Staur Mautner, a Breast Surgeon with Miami Cancer Institute, talks about new advancements in treatment for breast cancer. Dr. Mautner says that these new treatments are coming out almost on an annual …

Is Breast Cancer Associated To Lifestyle? | Health Channel Ask Hanna

“Many potential risk factors associated with breast cancer have to do with a patient’s lifestyle,” explains Dr. Lauren Carcas, Medical Oncologist with Miami Cancer Institute. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Carcas outlines what these potential risks …

Different Types of Breast Cancer | Health ChannelAsk Hanna

Not all breast cancers are the same. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Jane Mendez, a Breast Surgery Specialist, elaborates upon the different types of breast cancer. Dr. Mendez explains that it is important to differentiate and understand …

How to Handle Keto Diets with Lucette TalamasAsk Hanna

The next diet Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian, talks about is the keto diet. Talamas remarks that even though the diet has been around for so long, many do not understand its original intended use. The keto diet was formerly used …

Is the Mediterranean Diet the BEST Diet for a Healthy Heart?Ask Hanna

In an interview with the Health Channel, Lucette Talamas, a Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, breaks down the benefits and risks associated with a variety of diets, including the Mediterranean diet, Keto, and plant-based diets. Talamas is passionate …

Are Plant-Based Diets Safe for Children?Ask Hanna

Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian, goes on to talk about plant-based diets, of which there are many to choose from: vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and even the Mediterranean diet to an extent. The foundation of the Mediterranean diet is plant food, so …