Cancer
U.S. researchers decode first complete genome sequence of a cancer
By: William Atkins
The first complete DNA sequencing of a cancer genome was performed successfully at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The success could likely lead to more specialized diagnoses and treatments for cancers.
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By: William Atkins
The first complete DNA sequencing of a cancer genome was performed successfully at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The success could likely lead to more specialized diagnoses and treatments for cancers.
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Blueberry-colored tomatoes fight cancer, may lengthen life
By: William Atkins
A European study added healthy antioxidants to tomatoes and found they turned the vegetable purple in color. More importantly, the genetically modified tomatoes were fed to cancer-prone mice, which helped them to live longer. It might help people reduce the risk of cancer and live longer in the future.
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By: William Atkins
A European study added healthy antioxidants to tomatoes and found they turned the vegetable purple in color. More importantly, the genetically modified tomatoes were fed to cancer-prone mice, which helped them to live longer. It might help people reduce the risk of cancer and live longer in the future.
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Can drinking beer help cure cancer?
By: Davey Winder
The usual rule of thumb in this life is that the things that are the baddest for you are those that you enjoy the most. Now a bunch of boffins might be on the verge of reversing that trend...
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By: Davey Winder
The usual rule of thumb in this life is that the things that are the baddest for you are those that you enjoy the most. Now a bunch of boffins might be on the verge of reversing that trend...
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The “D” in vitamin D may mean “double”
By: William Atkins
The American Academy of Pediatrics is looking into evidence that the suggested amount of vitamin D children receive should be doubled from 200 to 400 units daily. Why double the amount of vitamin D?
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By: William Atkins
The American Academy of Pediatrics is looking into evidence that the suggested amount of vitamin D children receive should be doubled from 200 to 400 units daily. Why double the amount of vitamin D?
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Powering up your iPod and other geeky things to do with your breasts
By: Davey Winder
As one Japanese lingerie designer introduces the solar-powered bra and pants set that can generate enough energy to drive an iPod, we felt duty bound to investigate this, and other, tech innovations involving breasts...
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By: Davey Winder
As one Japanese lingerie designer introduces the solar-powered bra and pants set that can generate enough energy to drive an iPod, we felt duty bound to investigate this, and other, tech innovations involving breasts...
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Solar wind dropping, says ESA
By: Stephen Withers
The solar wind emanating from the Sun has fallen to the lowest level observed since accurate readings have been made.
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By: Stephen Withers
The solar wind emanating from the Sun has fallen to the lowest level observed since accurate readings have been made.
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Three scientific studies add more evidence to danger of tanning beds
By: William Atkins
The three October 2008 articles on the dangers of tanning beds are found in the journal Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research. They all dramatically point toward the risk of too much natural sunning, including the use of tanning beds and artificial sunning.
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By: William Atkins
The three October 2008 articles on the dangers of tanning beds are found in the journal Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research. They all dramatically point toward the risk of too much natural sunning, including the use of tanning beds and artificial sunning.
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FTA sues fraudulent cancer cure companies
By: William Atkins
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wrote letters to Internet companies advertising and selling cancer cure products that it claims are unsubstantiated medically. The FTA sued the e-companies that did not stop such alleged fraudulent and deceitful practices.
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By: William Atkins
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wrote letters to Internet companies advertising and selling cancer cure products that it claims are unsubstantiated medically. The FTA sued the e-companies that did not stop such alleged fraudulent and deceitful practices.
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Australia studies talk knowledge, incidence, mortality of prostate cancer
By: William Atkins
The first Australian study shows that men don’t know much about prostate cancer, and the second article states that a dramatic increase in prostate cancer incidence, but a decrease in deaths, was found in New South Wales after PSA testing was begun.
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By: William Atkins
The first Australian study shows that men don’t know much about prostate cancer, and the second article states that a dramatic increase in prostate cancer incidence, but a decrease in deaths, was found in New South Wales after PSA testing was begun.
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CDC finds over 2 million cases of tobacco-caused cancers in U.S.
By: William Atkins
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers in the United States between the years of 1999 and 2004.
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By: William Atkins
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers in the United States between the years of 1999 and 2004.
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Tall men more at risk from prostate cancer
By: William Atkins
A British study has linked the increased risk of prostate cancer to the height of men, but concluded height poses less of a risk than other factors such as age, heredity, and race.
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By: William Atkins
A British study has linked the increased risk of prostate cancer to the height of men, but concluded height poses less of a risk than other factors such as age, heredity, and race.
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No more sunny days for Australian tanning industry
By: William Atkins
An August 2008 ruling by an Australian federal court judge now makes it a requirement for the tanning industry to post warnings of the health problems, including skin cancer, associated with artifical tanning in tanning salons.
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By: William Atkins
An August 2008 ruling by an Australian federal court judge now makes it a requirement for the tanning industry to post warnings of the health problems, including skin cancer, associated with artifical tanning in tanning salons.
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Star Trek tricorder device may someday smell skin cancer
By: William Atkins
U.S. scientists are working on specific “odor profiles” that detect skin cancers, which someday may produce a fast, non-invasive test for diagnosing cancer, similar to the medical tricorder device used in the science fiction TV series Star Trek.
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By: William Atkins
U.S. scientists are working on specific “odor profiles” that detect skin cancers, which someday may produce a fast, non-invasive test for diagnosing cancer, similar to the medical tricorder device used in the science fiction TV series Star Trek.
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Greek researchers get to bottom of prostate cancer and physical activity
By: William Atkins
According to a University of Athens study, men who sit and work at desk jobs are much more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who stand and work at manual labor jobs.
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By: William Atkins
According to a University of Athens study, men who sit and work at desk jobs are much more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who stand and work at manual labor jobs.
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Australia makes hopeful discovery in cure of a common leukemia
By: William Atkins
According to medical researchers at Princess Alexandra Hospital and the University of Queensland, a cure for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a common type of leukemia, could possibly be developed as early as the year 2013.
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By: William Atkins
According to medical researchers at Princess Alexandra Hospital and the University of Queensland, a cure for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a common type of leukemia, could possibly be developed as early as the year 2013.
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California crunches down on potato chip companies over acrylamide
By: William Atkins
The chemical compound acrylamide is known to cause cancer. It is found in many potato and starchy consumer products, such as potato chips and French fries, when they are heated to high temperatures. California just won a court-approved settlement over potato chip manufacturers in which they agree to reduce levels of acrylamide in their potato chips.
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By: William Atkins
The chemical compound acrylamide is known to cause cancer. It is found in many potato and starchy consumer products, such as potato chips and French fries, when they are heated to high temperatures. California just won a court-approved settlement over potato chip manufacturers in which they agree to reduce levels of acrylamide in their potato chips.
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Work, don’t retire, to stay healthier, according to Australian study
By: William Atkins
A 2004-05 study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that workers have lower rates of arthritis and cardiovascular disease when compared to retirees--all in the same age range. Overall, older workers reported being in better general health than retirees.
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By: William Atkins
A 2004-05 study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that workers have lower rates of arthritis and cardiovascular disease when compared to retirees--all in the same age range. Overall, older workers reported being in better general health than retirees.
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Study of nearly 400,000 women: breast self-exam may not help
By: William Atkins
The Cochrane Collaboration reviewed the use of the breast self-exam (BSE). It based its conclusions on two studies that together gathered data from 388,535 Chinese and Russian women. The CC study found that the BSE does not help, and actually harms women.
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By: William Atkins
The Cochrane Collaboration reviewed the use of the breast self-exam (BSE). It based its conclusions on two studies that together gathered data from 388,535 Chinese and Russian women. The CC study found that the BSE does not help, and actually harms women.
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