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Risk For Prostate Cancer Likely Increased By Sleep Problems
May 09, 2013
Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, had up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. "Sleep problems are very common in modern society and can have adverse health consequences," said Lara G... Read More
Antibody Offers Possible Treatment For Serious Blood Cancer
May 09, 2013
A single antibody could be the key to treating multiple myeloma, or cancer of the blood, currently without cure or long-term treatment. "We tested the antibody in various ways, including on tumour cells from myeloma patients that have been transplanted into mice... Read More
Breast Cancer Risk May Be Reduced By Exercise-Related Changes In Estrogen Metabolism
May 09, 2013
Changes in estrogen breakdown, or metabolism, may be one of the mechanisms by which aerobic exercise lowers a woman's breast cancer risk, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research... Read More
Research Letter Examines Effects Of Chemical Sunscreen On UV Radiation In Melanocytic Nevi
May 08, 2013
JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights In a research letter, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, M.D., of the Medical University of Graz, Austria, and colleagues examined the effects of a chemical sunscreen on UV-Induced changes of different histological features in melanocytic nevi... Read More
Study Suggests Physical Barriers, Sunscreens Partially Prevent UV-B Effects
May 08, 2013
JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A study by Cristina Carrera, M.D., of the Hospital ClÃnic de Barcelona, Spain, and colleagues suggests both physical barriers and sunscreens can partially prevent UV-B effects on nevi. (Online First) The prospective study included 23 nevi from 20 patients attending a referral hospital... Read More
Physical Activity Reduces Breast Cancer Risk
May 08, 2013
Breast cancer risk can be reduced through physical activity, according to new data published in a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, called Cancer Epidemiology. Aerobic exercise may prove to be a very effective means of lowering one's risk of developing breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females worldwide... Read More
Sun Exposure Benefits May Outweigh Risks Say Scientists
May 08, 2013
Scientists at the UnIversity of Edinburgh in the UK suggest that the heart-health benefits of sun exposure may outweigh the risk of developing skin cancer. In the landmark study, the researchers found that when sunlight touches our skin, a compound called nitric oxide that helps lower blood pressure, is released into our blood vessels... Read More
Promising Strategies To Reduce Use Of Indoor Tanning Devices And Prevent Skin Cancer
May 08, 2013
CDC papers discuss the potential roles of social and family networks, media, and lawmakers in efforts to prevent skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices, American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports Preventing skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices requires a coordinated approach at the national, state, and local levels suggests a pair of pape... Read More
Study Examines Spiritual Support For Patients With Advanced Cancer
May 08, 2013
JAMA Internal Medicine Study Highlights A study by Tracy A. Balboni, M.D., M.P.H., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, and colleagues suggests that spiritual care and end-of-life (EoL) discussions by the medical team may be associated with reduced aggressive treatment. The study included 343 patients with advanced cancer... Read More
Exercise-Related Changes In Estrogen Metabolism May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
May 08, 2013
Physical activity may reduce breast cancer risk by altering estrogen metabolism. Women who did aerobic exercises had an increased ratio of "good" to "bad" metabolites of estrogen... Read More
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