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    Benefits of Plant-Based Eating 

    Researchers say a healthy plant-based diet can reduce the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. At the same time they warn that ...
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    Talking to Children About Breast Cancer

    Few children understand the idea of cancer, and when it becomes part of their family life they need reassurance and support. Feelings of ...
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    3 HELPFUL APPS FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH

    Women’s health has historically suffered from neglect and lack of funding. As technology is slowly catching up, an increasing amount of a...
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    Male Breast Cancer

    With Father’s Day just behind, Koning would like to bring more attention to male breast cancer. While it is common knowledge that breast ...
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    The Disparity of Breast Imaging Services

    Out of the various racial divides in the U.S. and more than any other group, the African American population has a significantly larger n...
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    Sun Protection and Cancer Treatment

    With June comes summer, and with summer months comes the sun. It can be easy to get distracted by the warm light and forget to protect ou...
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    Introducing Vera by Koning

    Koning is launching Vera by Koning, the latest version of our breast CT device. The name ”Vera” was inspired by its Italian meaning, “tru...
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    Breast Cancer and Alcohol

    There is no such thing as a “safe” amount of alcohol. Even the smallest amount may add to the risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol i...
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    Artificial Intelligence and Radiology 

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most used technologies in today's society. The relationship between radiology...
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    5 Books That Shine a Light on Cancer 

    Turning to literature may not seem like the most delicate way to approach the topic of illness. However, in a world where (breast) cancer...
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    Happy Mother’s Day!

     By the time breast screening is timely, most women have had children. Koning honors the commitment that for many women marks the most re...
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    Lutao Ning on Koning’s Next Steps

    Koning writer, Matilda Bletsa, sat down with CEO Lutao Ning to discuss women’s health and the progress of Koning.  Matilda: What are som...
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    Breast Cancer and Infertility

    The majority of breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. occur in older women, with only about 4 percent falling in women under 40. A breast c...
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    Mind Matters

    There are those who believe that cancer is above all a spiritual battle, a test of psychological resilience to be met with faith, mediati...
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    KBCT Benefits

    Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, affecting women of all ages with an average risk of 13% in the United States alone. Its...
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    Mediterranean Diet to Prevent Cancer

    Aside from our genetic predisposition, our lifestyle choices are the primary deciding factors when it comes to the risk of us developing ...
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    Koning Breast CT Compared to Other Imaging Options

    Early imaging and detection is the key to breast cancer survival. Thankfully, modern technology has advanced to the point where there are...
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    Women’s Perception of the Mammogram Screening

    The usefulness of imaging methods for the diagnosis of breast cancer is widely known. Breast cancer is a malignant disease in which, if a...
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    Breast Cancer Survivor Spotlight

    Happy International Women’s Day, y’all! In honor of this wonderful holiday, we want to spotlight and celebrate three incredible ladies wh...
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    A History of Breast Cancer

    The female form has inspired worship, reverence, and adoration in many different cultures since the beginning  of time. Women’s bodies, a...
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    Effect of COVID-19 On Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment

    If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that awareness and education are crucial to remaining healthy and safe. As the world ...
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    Seasonal Depression

    Winter Blues, Cancer, and Ways to Ward Off Both  Let’s face it — our mental state, our mood, and emotions play a crucial role in our ove...
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    Self-Love For Fun and Cancer Prevention

    Whether or not you buy into the hype of Valentine’s Day, whether you’re single, taken, or somewhere in between — it is always important t...
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    Breast Cancer and Heart Disease

    Heart disease and cancer are the first and second leading causes of death for women. The sad reality is that few people are lucky enough ...
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    Cervical and Breast Cancer Awareness

     Nature does not recognize gender equality. Like it or not, biological men and women differ significantly in certain parts of their makeu...
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    Fitness and Breast Cancer Prevention

     So, how is your 2022 going so far? How are those resolutions holding up? If you vowed to live a healthier life in the new year, you are ...
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    Folic Acid and Breast Cancer

     The human body is a fascinating thing: a complex mechanism, with all the tiny parts working together to make life possible. This incredi...
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    Time to Learn About Your Tatas

    Don’t you just love stepping into a new year? Full of possibilities and hopes for the future, each January is a chance to be better to yo...
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    How Older Women Can Avoid Breast Cancer

    As women get older, their risk of contracting breast cancer increases. According to BreastCancer.org, women aged 55 and older account for...
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    5 Things To Do If A Loved One Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

    Learning that someone you care about has been diagnosed with breast cancer can be a stressful and frightening experience. You might wonde...
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    The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening

    Routine breast exams are a common practice in modern medicine used to rule out breast cancer and maintain breast health in women over for...
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    How Breast Cancer Affects Mental Health

    According to the NCI, approximately 230,000 women in the US are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The news of diagnosis can be deva...
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    Top 10 Resources During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Breast cancer is one of the most common diseases among American women. The best way to detect breast cancer early is to make sure you’re ...
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    History of Breast Imaging

    Breast imaging, as a practice, has gone through numerous technological advances. From direct exposure mammography, xeromammography, and s...
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    8 Ways To Live A Healthier Lifestyle

    There's no natural way to stop cancer from happening. It affects a person's body physically, mentally, and emotionally, and challenges th...
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    Koning Review From Emergency Medicine Physician: A Must-Read

    We’ve been receiving wonderful reviews on our Republic campaign. We are appreciative of every single review, but wanted to share one in p...