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Blood Test to Detect Risk of Breast Cancer Being Developed
While strides have been made in detecting breast cancer still 1 in 8 women will get the disease at least once in their lifetime. That’s according to United States Breast Cancer statistics. It is the most common cancer in women … Continue reading
Regular Aspirin Use May Lower Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
You’ve probably heard that some doctors recommend taking a daily aspirin to lower risks of heart attacks. Well now a new study says taking a low-dose aspirin could lower the risk for pancreatic cancer
Study Suggests Nicotine Patch Might Cause Cancer
The nicotine patch has been considered one of the most successful ways to help smokers kick the habit. A new study suggests it may actually cause more harm than good. Researchers at Virginia Bioinformatics Institute found that nicotine is a … Continue reading
Too Much Sitting Tied to Risk for Certain Cancers
When preparing for alarming news one might suggest you sit down to deal with the shock. But in this case you might want to stand. A new study suggests if you sit a lot you may be at a higher … Continue reading
Colon Cancer Screening Cost-Effective for Elderly Patients
Adults over the age of 75 who have never been screened for colon cancer would benefit from screening according to a new study. The study authored by Frank van Hees, of Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, … Continue reading
Four new genes added to the ‘inherited breast cancer’ risk list
Most of us have heard of the abnormal genes inherited in certain breast cancer cases called BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Well now researchers have located four more genes that increase the risk of breast cancer when mutated.
Breath Test May Spot Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the top cancer killer in the United States. A new device may revolutionize the screening process for lung cancer as well as diagnosis. And we know screening can substantially impact survival.
Second Opinions Common For Athletes
If you’re injured and receive a diagnosis from a medical professional your next step should be to seek a second opinion. Professional athletes do it all the time because an injury can sideline them for the season or potentially ruin … Continue reading
A Sense of Purpose May Increase Lifespan
We’ve heard that a healthy lifestyle, eating nuts and increasing fiber can help us live longer. Even marriage is supposed to increase lifespan. Now a new study says having a “purpose in life” could also have an effect on how … Continue reading
Man’s Best Friend Sniffs Out Cancer
Pet owners know how important their pets are to the family. Well now the medical profession is learning how valuable dogs can be in detecting disease. We all know dogs have extraordinary sense of smell. Humans have around 5 million … Continue reading
