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Prostate Cancer Cells Destroyed By The Common Herb Oregano
Apr 26, 2012
Oregano, the common pizza and pasta seasoning herb, has long been known to possess a variety of beneficial health effects, but a new study by researchers at Long Island University (LIU) indicates that an ingredient of this spice could potentially be used to treat prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death in American men... Read More
Prognosis For Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia May Be Predicted By New Biomarker
Apr 26, 2012
Researchers at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine have shown that G protein-coupled receptor expression may predict the prognosis of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Their findings may identify new ways to treat such patients. The UCSD researchers, led by Paul A. Insel, M.D... Read More
Gene Critical To Development And Spread Of Lung Cancer Identified
Apr 26, 2012
A single gene that promotes initial development of the most common form of lung cancer and its lethal metastases has been identified by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Their study suggests other forms of cancer may also be driven by this gene, matrix metalloproteinase-10 (MMP-10)... Read More
Sucralose Causes Cancer Concern
Apr 25, 2012
Following the discovery in a new study that mice have a higher risk of developing cancer after eating the popular British-made low-calorie artificial sweetener sucralose, a leading cancer scientist calls for urgent research. Dr... Read More
Splenda Causes Cancer Concern
Apr 25, 2012
Following the discovery in a new study that mice have a higher risk of developing cancer after eating the popular British-made low-calorie artificial sweetener sucralose (Splenda), a leading cancer scientist calls for urgent research. Dr... Read More
Silicosis Is Still A Major Killer Globally
Apr 25, 2012
Free crystalline silicon dioxide, or silica, is one of the most common minerals worldwide. It is used to manufacture many items, including glass, bottles, ceramics, but it is also a common additive in the production of foods where it is primarily used as a flow agent in powdered foods or to absorb water... Read More
Colon Cancer Survival Improves With Aspirin
Apr 25, 2012
Colon cancer patients who take aspirin regularly shortly after diagnosis tend to live for longer, researchers from Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands, reported in the British Journal of Cancer. The authors explain that NSAIDs (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) have been known to have a preventive role with regards to colorectal cancer, and in particular, aspirin... Read More
The Anticancer Effects That Come With Breastfeeding May Be Due To High Levels Of TRAIL Protein In Breast Milk
Apr 25, 2012
The benefits of breast milk are well known, but why breastfeeding protects against various forms of cancer remains a mystery. A new study in the Journal of Human Lactation (published by SAGE) found high levels of cancer-fighting TNF-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL) in human milk, which might be one source of breast milk's anticancer activity... Read More
Protection Against Many Cancers Provided By Vitamin E In Diet But Not The Form Commonly Used In Supplements
Apr 25, 2012
Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil... Read More
Risk For Rare Tumor May Be Reduced By Smoking, But Not Nicotine
Apr 25, 2012
New research confirms an association between smoking and a reduced risk for a rare benign tumor near the brain, but the addition of smokeless tobacco to the analysis suggests nicotine is not the protective substance... Read More
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