A chemical found in babies’ plastic bottles may raise their odds of developing prostate cancer later in life. Studies reveal that bisphenol A, a chemical used to make commonly-used plastics can cause prostate cancer. American researchers showed that giving newborn rats the chemical raised their odds of developing...
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There are many reasons why people get cancer. Heredity plays a major role and so do environmental factors. Different types of cancer have different risk factors. However, it is possible to reduce the chances of getting cancer by taking some precautions and living a healthy lifestyle. Here are...
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Foods that Prevent Colorectal Cancer Foods high in resistant starch, like peas, beans and other legumes, can protect against colorectal cancer, say researchers. Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer or bowel cancer, is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon or rectum. Colorectal cancer is...
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Consuming coffee or tea on a regular basis can reduce the chances of developing brain cancer–a new study indicates. In the study, scientists analyzed data about dietary habits of 410,000 men and women between the ages of 25 and 70. Participants were recruited between 1991 and 2000, and...
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A new study indicates that the risk of cancer from airport security scanners is very low. This is because these units emit low radiation levels if operated correctly. The risk of developing cancers from such low radiation levels is very low. The amount of radiation absorbed in a...
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A study indicates that tea may provide protection from endometrial cancer. However, more research is needed to substantiate this claim… A number of studies have been conducted to ascertain the health benefits of tea. Animal studies have shown that the polyphenols found in tea may have a tumor-shrinking...
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A WIDELY-used HIV drug could also prevent cervical cancer, scientists say. They have discovered the medication attacks and kills a virus which puts cells at risk of becoming cancerous. The drug lopinavir could be used as a cream to combat the human papilloma virus (HPV). It would be...
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Researchers working at the University of Iowa have found a new type of protein modification that could improve the understanding of certain muscular dystrophies and cancer. This discovery could pave the way for new treatments for the conditions. The researchers studied dystroglycan, a cell membrane protein that is...
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Question: Can I eat and drink normally during chemotherapy? Answer: Yes. People undergoing chemotherapy lose their appetite for a few days after the treatment. However, after it returns to normal, they can eat the usual foods. Patients should increase fluid intake and drink about twice as much as...
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Scientists have discovered 2 genes which when simultaneously activated are responsible for the most aggressive forms of human brain cancer. The report was published in the Dec. 23 online edition of Nature. The two genes designated as “C/EPB” and “Stat3” can lead to diagnosis of the incurable tumors...
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