by drstegallio | Jul 12, 2017 | Cancer, Cancer Nutrition, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Research
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...
by drstegallio | Jun 8, 2017 | Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Research
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...
by drstegallio | Jun 2, 2017 | Cancer, Cancer Prevention
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...
by drstegallio | May 22, 2017 | Cancer, Cancer Prevention
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...
by drstegallio | May 6, 2017 | Cancer, Cancer Myths, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Research
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...
by drstegallio | Apr 12, 2017 | Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Treatment
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...
