Tag: cancer
Ultrasound Could Be Safer Alternative to Mammogram
As women move into middle age, they are often urged by their doctors to get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer. However, new...
Drastic Drop in Heart Attack & Stroke Rates Attributed to Smoke-free...
In a study to examine the effectiveness of cigarette smoking ban laws on health outcomes, researchers examined heart attack and related health problems in...
Plant-based Diet Boosts Your Fight Against Chronic Diseases
More and more research is coming out to support eating a plant-based diet for healthy functioning. In a recent article published in Food Technology...
Get Familiar With Your Poop, It Could Prevent Colon Cancer
In a study conducted in England, it was discovered that approximately 25 percent of people with colon cancer are not diagnosed until far into...
Get to Know Your Breasts, It Could Save Your Life [Video]
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both men and women should take a moment to think about potential symptoms of the illness. Breast...
Life After Cancer: What Happens When You Beat It?
If you've lived through a cancer diagnosis and treatment, you've spent months--or possibly years--worrying about your disease. You've done everything you had to do--traveling...
Zinc Deficiency Linked to Inflammatory Health Issues
In a study completed at Oregon State University, researchers have found that zinc is a vital nutrient that is poorly absorbed by older people....
High Choline Diet Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer by 70%
Prostate cancer is one of the leading illnesses in men. Although this form of cancer can be treated if it is detected early, preventing...
6 Easy Tricks to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
The American Institute for Cancer Research is doing everything they can to slash cancer rates in the country. Here’s what they have to say...
Breast Cancer Development Linked to Childhood Eating Habits
At the University of California, Davis, researchers have linked the potential development of breast cancer to childhood eating. Researchers found that early development of...