Kathy Landin

Too many myths exist about the risk, contraction and treatment of breast cancer. It's time to put five of them to rest.

FIve exciting new research findings that should greatly benefit victims of and those at risk for breast cancer.

We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day?

Exercise — it could be the most important thing you do to decrease your risk of contracting breast cancer.

Apparently it’s quite simple: exercise reduces a woman’s risk of breast cancer.

The primary source of retirement money for many Americans is also a source of confusion.

Don't be scared. The list starts with chocolate.

As it does every year, Black Friday will call to you again this year — so here’s how to survive it.

Modern treatments for cancer tend to be hard on a patient’s body. And some cancers, particularly breast cancer, can be very aggressive and difficult to fight. For these reasons, more and more patients are seeking complementary alternative medical (CAM) treatments.

These seven ways of supporting your loved one who has breast cancer could really make a difference.

Here are seven breast cancer awareness charities that are most deserving of your support this month.

The servicemen and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time.

A guide for where to look online for the best autism resources available.

Since the beginning of families, holidays, and especially family holidays like Christmas, alcohol has always been a key component to survival. Brighten up everyone's spirits by mixing up these delicious drinks -- and don't forget to pour one (or five) for yourself as you mix.

Especially around Halloween, most of us enjoy a good old-fashioned “it happened to a friend of a friend” urban legend that gives us a bit of a fright. Some of these tales may have even really happened. Well, kind of.

When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)

Only by knowing the statistics of breast cancer will we be able to better arm ourselves against it.

It might look like a standard corpse-hanging-from-a-tree prank, but sometimes something terrible really did happen.

These eight tips could help you talk to a relative, friend or co-worker who’s dealing with some tough news.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.