Research from the University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Cancer Society found a link between skin cancer and a common diabetes and blood pressure drug, hydrochlorothiazide.
If you take one of these drugs containing hydrochlorothiazide, it's important that you read on: HydroDIURIL, Microzide, Esidrix, Oretic, Amturnide, Oreticyl, Esimil, HydrALAZINE Plus, Hydra-Zide, Apresazide, Serpazid... ››› more
If you - or a loved one - is going through chemotherapy, you'll know about “chemo brain”.
Cancer patients complain of a number of neurological side effects, including short-term memory loss and, in some cases, seizures, vision loss, and even dementia.
This is because chemotherapy drugs cause healthy brain cells to die off...
But there's even more bad news...
Chemo can keep damagin... ››› more
The rate of cancer is increasing and could surpass the current number one killer, heart disease in the next few years.
If you have a history of cancer in your family, you may be concerned that this dreaded disease could strike you at any time.
But, did you know, there are just over a handful of ways that you can cut your risk of cancer significantly?
Keep reading to find out what they ... ››› more
A new study published in the journal Gut reveals that colon cancer patients who consume higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, mainly from oily fish, have a better chance of survival.
The study looked at almost 1,700 American adults with colon cancer who benefited from this healthy fat. Read on for the full story... Study links high omega-3 consumption to better odds of surviving colon cancer
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Are you a sugar addict? Well, then you might want to rethink your diet!
According to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer, eating high amounts of sugar and carbohydrates the year before treatment for head and neck cancer increases the risk of cancer recurrence and mortality.
On the other hand, eating whole grains and legumes after treatment has an anti-cancer effect a... ››› more
Doctors recommend iron supplement for symptoms of anaemia, such as fatigue, dizziness, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath. However, new European research suggests that two common compounds found in iron supplements could have a serious side effect...
The research, conducted by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden in collaboration with researchers from the UK Medical Research Council a... ››› more
Attention, ladies! Belly fat reduces a woman's, but not a man's, chances of surviving kidney cancer, according to a recent study published online in the journal Radiology.
The study, conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis in the United States found no association between belly fat and men's kidney cancer survival at all. Read on for more.
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A number of studies have shown that blueberries, raspberries and other berries rich in natural pigments known as anthocyanins, which give them their deep colour, fight the inflammation that leads to ageing.
Now, new cancer research from the University of Eastern Finland shows that anthocyanins boost the function of an enzyme in cancer cells that fights cancer called sirtuin 6 enzyme (or SIRT6).... ››› more
Prostate cancer drugs aren't cheap, so if you're on such medication, you're probably looking for ways to cut the cost. Well, good news - we know one a way!
According to a new American study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, you can boost the efficiency of your prostate cancer medication by simply taking it with food.
The investigators behind the study found that taking Zytiga (a... ››› more
A judge in California recently ruled that coffee sellers must post warnings about cancer risks. Now, the question is: How concerned should you be about your daily cuppa? Not very concerned, according to scientists and available evidence.
In recent years, scientific concerns about coffee have begun to fade. In fact, a body of research suggests that the brew can actually improve your health. Let'... ››› more
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