How Common Chemicals in Your Home May Increase Your Risk of Cancer
You may have heard of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of chemicals that are used in many household and industrial products such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant carpets, and food packaging. These chemicals are also known as “forever chemicals” because they are very persistent in the environment and in our bodies, […]
A High-Fat Diet Linked To Colon Cancer
Poor diet is associated with 80% of colorectal cancer cases, but the exact pathways by which diet leads to cancer are not known. In a newly published study, Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a specific molecular pathway that plays a key role in the link between a high-fat diet and tumor growth in the colon. […]
Could Olive Oil Help To Prevent Brain Cancer?
A compound found in olive oil may help to prevent cancer developing in the brain, a study shows. Research into oleic acid — the primary ingredient in olive oil — has shown how it can help prevent cancer-causing genes from functioning in cells. The oily substance — one of a group of nutrients known as […]
Gut Bacteria and the Brain’s Blood Vessels
A study in mice and humans suggests that bacteria in the gut can influence the structure of the brain’s blood vessels, and may be responsible for producing malformations that can lead to stroke or epilepsy. The research, published in Nature, adds to an emerging picture that connects intestinal microbes and disorders of the nervous system. […]
How Stimulating Your Brain Affects Mental Health In Older Age
The large-scale investigation published in the journal PLOS Medicine and led by the University of Exeter, used data from more than 2,000 mentally fit people over the age of 65, examined the theory that experiences in early or mid life which challenge the brain make people more resilient to changes resulting from age or illness […]
Gaps In Preventing Skin Cancer Found
A large international survey on sun exposure behaviors and skin cancer detection found there are many imperfections and geographical inequalities in primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer. This information could help inform future awareness campaigns developed to address the global need to reduce mid- and long-term development of skin cancer. The study was published […]
There are 2 types of cancer vaccines: Prevention vaccines and Treatment vaccines
Vaccines, also called vaccinations, are medicines that help the body fight disease. They help train the immune system to recognize and destroy harmful substances. There are 2 types of cancer vaccines: Prevention vaccines Treatment vaccines Cancer prevention vaccines Doctors give prevention vaccines to healthy people to keep certain cancers from developing. Like vaccines for the […]
Cancer signs and early detection
15 Cancer Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore Women’s bodies are always changing. Sometimes changes that seem normal can be signs of cancer, though. The key is to pay attention to your body so you can notice when something’s different, says Robyn Andersen, PhD, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. “New symptoms indicate something […]
New technologies leading to a simple blood test for cancer
Fast DNA-sequencing machines are leading to simple blood tests for cancer. Labs around the world are working toward developing cancer screening tests based on a simple blood draw. That’s possible because dying cancer cells also shed DNA into a person’s blood. Early on, the amount is vanishingly small—and obscured by the healthy DNA that also […]
