Cancer
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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Skin cancer 50% worse for young white women in U.S.
By: William Atkins
Deadly skin cancer (melanoma) among young white women has risen dramatically in the United States since 1980, according to a new U.S. government study. Rates of skin cancer among young white men has luckily leveled off.
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By: William Atkins
Deadly skin cancer (melanoma) among young white women has risen dramatically in the United States since 1980, according to a new U.S. government study. Rates of skin cancer among young white men has luckily leveled off.
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Better education in U.S. means less risk from four common cancers
By: William Atkins
According to American Cancer Society and Emory University scientists, the better educated you are in America the less chance you have at getting breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer. Go for it: Graduate from college school and live longer!
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By: William Atkins
According to American Cancer Society and Emory University scientists, the better educated you are in America the less chance you have at getting breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer. Go for it: Graduate from college school and live longer!
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Possible cancer from nanotubes studied
By: William Atkins
U.K./U.S. toxicologists studied carbon nanotubes and their effect on the abdomens of mice. They found, in the first study of its kind, that nanotubes could potentially cause cancer from actions similar to asbestos fibers inhaled into the lungs of humans.
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By: William Atkins
U.K./U.S. toxicologists studied carbon nanotubes and their effect on the abdomens of mice. They found, in the first study of its kind, that nanotubes could potentially cause cancer from actions similar to asbestos fibers inhaled into the lungs of humans.
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Quality of life low for most cancer survivors
By: William Atkins
A U.S.-Canadian research team states only a small percentage of U.S. cancer survivors meet medical recommendations on diet, smoking, and physical exercise.
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By: William Atkins
A U.S.-Canadian research team states only a small percentage of U.S. cancer survivors meet medical recommendations on diet, smoking, and physical exercise.
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Mammogram, ultrasound finds cancer better, but more false-positives
By: William Atkins
A new Johns Hopkins study shows that the use of breast ultrasound and mammography together is much better at finding breast cancer than mammogram alone, but causes more false-positive readings.
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By: William Atkins
A new Johns Hopkins study shows that the use of breast ultrasound and mammography together is much better at finding breast cancer than mammogram alone, but causes more false-positive readings.
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Got shiny lips? Might get skin cancer!
By: William Atkins
A Baylor University study in the United States has shown that shiny lip balms and lip glosses does not protect oneself from ultraviolet sunlight and, thus, may increase the risk of skin cancer. See what the doctor says to do!
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By: William Atkins
A Baylor University study in the United States has shown that shiny lip balms and lip glosses does not protect oneself from ultraviolet sunlight and, thus, may increase the risk of skin cancer. See what the doctor says to do!
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Experimental drug may block radiation damage
By: William Atkins
One dose of the early-stage experimental drug protected mice and monkeys from lethal doses of radiation. Future experiments will be conducted to see if tissues in humans can, likewise, be protected during radiation treatments and as an antidote from nuclear attacks.
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By: William Atkins
One dose of the early-stage experimental drug protected mice and monkeys from lethal doses of radiation. Future experiments will be conducted to see if tissues in humans can, likewise, be protected during radiation treatments and as an antidote from nuclear attacks.
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Artificial tanning in New South Wales will be restricted
By: William Atkins
New South Wales, Australia, is among the growing number of regions regulating and/or banning artificial tanning, commonly called solariums, tanning beds, or sunbeds.
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By: William Atkins
New South Wales, Australia, is among the growing number of regions regulating and/or banning artificial tanning, commonly called solariums, tanning beds, or sunbeds.
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Tanning salons increase cancer risk in older folks, not just teenagers
By: William Atkins
A health survey of U.S. adults shows 27% of young females 18 to 29 years of age use tanning salons, while 10% of people 50 to 64 years of age use them. A scientist states, “There is a myth that indoor tanning is safer than sunbathing, but this is not the case."
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By: William Atkins
A health survey of U.S. adults shows 27% of young females 18 to 29 years of age use tanning salons, while 10% of people 50 to 64 years of age use them. A scientist states, “There is a myth that indoor tanning is safer than sunbathing, but this is not the case."
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Key to living 100 years: compress disabilities
By: William Atkins
According to Boston researchers, the key to living one hundred years is not necessarily the act of avoiding age-related diseases (morbidity) but the avoidance of those disabilities for as long as possible (compression of disease).
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By: William Atkins
According to Boston researchers, the key to living one hundred years is not necessarily the act of avoiding age-related diseases (morbidity) but the avoidance of those disabilities for as long as possible (compression of disease).
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