Posts tagged as: cancer

Risk of Dying from Prostate Cancer Evaluated Through Earlier PSA

A recent study conducted suggests that the outcomes of a first Prostate Specific Antigen or PSA test for men from 44 to 50 years old can actually estimate and predict the risk of dying from prostate cancer within the succeeding 25-30 years. In the said research, the proponents of the study analyzed and evaluated collected [...]

Protection from Prostate Cancer, Not Guaranteed with Supplements

It may come as a surprise for several health-conscious individuals and even healthcare professionals but a recent study confirms that some nutritional supplements identified cannot really prevent one from acquiring and developing prostate cancer, a common cancer in the male population. According to the Canadian team that conducted the said research, supplements like Selenium, Soy [...]

Experts Confirm Selenium Does Not Prevent Dreaded Cancer

A group of researchers recently affirmed that there is indeed no significant proof that cancer, specifically the ones affecting the skin and prostate that the element, selenium can be a tool to prevent the disease. In fact, the experts discovered that with prolonged intake of selenium, a person is predisposed to suffering from the toxic [...]

Women Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Chances of Acquiring Breast Cancer

It may come as a surprise for some but surely a delight for a lot of women coffee drinkers as a recent study conducted by Swedish researchers is suggesting that those who drink a substantial amount of coffee everyday have lower chances of developing a specific type of breast cancer. Specifically, the consumption of five [...]

Acupuncture Alleviates Hot Flashes Brought About by Prostate Cancer

A new study recently conducted confirms that the ancient Chinese approach of acupuncture will be able to effectively lessen the hot flashes experienced by patients suffering from prostate cancer who avail of hormone therapy. The proponents of the said research at New York Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University affirm such [...]

Experts Suggest Melanoma Prediction Via Blood Exam

A new research is suggesting the use of blood examination to predict the likelihood of metastasis in skin cancer, specifically those suffering from melanoma. According to the experts from Yale University, 108 subjects with metastatic melanoma and 108 with stage 1 or 2 melanoma were subjected to a blood test. It was discovered that the [...]

Lung Cancer Sufferers Continue Smoking Despite Condition

A report sponsored by the US National Cancer Institute suggests that a lot of patients, 20% of them who suffer from lung cancer still continue to smoke despite the threat made short term and long term. As known to many, smoking causes a host of problems. Specifically, the research states that almost 1 in 5 [...]

Cancer Risk Soars with Drinking Over Limitation Set

A recent research published in the British Medical Journal has discovered that one in ten of cancers amongst men happen as a result of alcohol consumption. The same applies to one in 33 women. The study’s findings were based on a survey made to 363,988 individuals across Europe. Accordingly, the research also suggested that those [...]

Cellphone Use Does Not Cause Brain Cancer

It has been a controversial issue whether or not the use of cellphone causes one to have brain cancer. However, a trial by the University of Manchester, which appeared  in Bioelectromagnetics showed that the exposure to radiofrequencies from mobile phones do not exactly mean an increased risk of the dreaded cancer. The experts were able [...]

Breast Cancer Film Keeps Jennifer Aniston Busy

Yes, Jennifer Aniston shall be a busy lady as she steps out to work on a short movie tackling breast cancer. The said film shall be aired as part of Project Five, a series at Lifetime TV. Accordingly, the actress will be the director and not the main protagonist this time. Aniston will also be [...]

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