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Frontline: Cervical cancer; Beetroot juice and heart health; Body fat and muscle strength

Sep 25, 2024 · · Cancer
Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective cervical cancer screening method. The WID-qCIN test detects epigenetic changes in cells, significantly improving early cancer detection. Epigenetic changes in cells refer to alterations that can be influenced by factors such as environment, lifestyle, and … Read More

Research Round Up October 2024

Sep 25, 2024 · · Cancer
• Med Diet May Help Cancer Patients Live Longer. Close adherence to a Mediterranean diet pattern of eating can help cancer survivors live longer and have lower risk of heart-related death, according to an Italian study. Researchers, having tracked 800 adult cancer patients, who provided detailed information on their eating … Read More

Acupuncture Relieves Side Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment

Aug 26, 2024 · · Cancer
In a pooled analysis of three clinical trials, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and other hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy taken by women with breast cancer. The analysis of the multinational data was published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Endocrine therapy, which is crucial … Read More

The Power of Phytonutrients

Aug 26, 2024 · · Cancer
In the world of nutrition, much attention is given to macronutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, as well as essential vitamins and minerals. However, an equally important group of compounds called phytonutrients (or phytochemicals) plays a crucial role in promoting health and preventing disease. These naturally occurring substances, found predominantly in … Read More

Chemo Brain

Jul 24, 2024 · · Cancer
Q: Can you recover from “chemo brain?” A: The term “chemo brain” refers to memory and thinking changes that can occur during or after cancer treatment. Chemo brain is often characterized by disorganized thinking, confusion, memory loss, and trouble concen­trating, learning, and making decisions. Though it’s most often associated with … Read More

Cancer Risk

Jul 24, 2024 · · Cancer
Q: Why are older people more susceptible to cancer, and what can be done about this? A: By age 50 it’s estimated that people have billions of cancer-associated cell mutations. And that number continues to rise through the decades. This doesn’t mean you’ll definitely develop cancer, because the body naturally … Read More

Newsbriefs: Prostate Cancer; Cancer Risk After Breast Cancer; Yoga and Heart Failure; Gum Disease and A-Fib

Jul 24, 2024 · · Cancer
Active Surveillance Effective for Prostate Cancer A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, May 30, provides more evidence that active surveillance is an effective alternative to immediate surgery or radiation to manage prostate cancer with a low risk of progression. For the study, researchers at Seattle’s … Read More

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