Genetically modified microbes release “nanobodies” that alert the immune system to cancer in mice, scientists report. Scientists have used genetically reprogrammed bacteria to destroy tumors in mice. The innovative method one day may lead to cancer therapies that treat the disease more precisely, without the side effects of conventional drugs. At some point in the future, we will...
Guess what is the leading preventable cause of cancer after Smoking ????
Yes, overweight and obesity is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer in the UK- more than 1 in 20 cancer cases are caused by excess weight. What is obesity? Obesity is a condition in which a person has an unhealthy amount and/or distribution of body fat. To measure obesity, researchers commonly use a scale...
Role of Yoga in cancer patients
Yoga has been considered as a great way to maintain fitness and to gain flexibility. It has been observed over the years that Yoga has been successful to treat and control many diseases. Keeping in mind these benefits, Yoga is now being celebrated every year. It is celebrated every year, ever since the United Nations...
Yogurt may help to lower pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men !!
Eating two or more weekly servings of yogurt may help to lower the risk of developing the abnormal growths (adenomas) which precede the development of bowel cancer—at least in men—finds research published online in the journal Gut. Previously published research has suggested that eating a lot of yoghurt might lower the risk of bowel cancer by changing...
Drinking very hot tea almost doubles risk of cancer, new study says
Many people start their day with a cup of tea. But those who drink it piping hot could be increasing their risk of esophageal cancer, according to a new study. The study looked at more than 50,000 people in Golestan, a province in northeastern Iran. Researchers found that tea drinkers who liked their beverage to be...
Study shows more effective method for detecting prostate cancer
Each year, 1 million men in the U.S. undergo biopsies to determine whether they have prostate cancer. The biopsy procedure traditionally has been guided by ultrasound imaging, but this method cannot clearly display the location of tumors in the prostate gland. A multidisciplinary team of UCLA physicians has found that a new method, which includes ...
WHEN HEARTBURN COULD BE A SIGN OF CANCER
Just about everybody knows what heartburn feels like. From indigestion to pregnancy, it’s a common symptom. But you might not know that persistent heartburn can sometimes be a sign of something more serious. How are esophageal cancer and acid reflux related? ACID REFLUX, also called heartburn, is the burning sensation you might feel in your...
What if you could spot skin cancer before it got too serious?
Special UV photographs are capable of revealing existing skin damage caused by UV light exposure which is normally invisible to the naked eye Credit: BYU / Kevin John Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. If you could visibly see signs of skin cancer on your body, would you...
YEARS OF TAKING VITAMIN D APPEAR TO CUT CANCER DEATH RISK
Vitamin D, if taken for at least three years, could help cancer patients live longer, say researchers. The findings suggest that the vitamin carries significant benefits other than just contributing to healthy bones. A paper on the work was presented yesterday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. “Vitamin D had a significant effect on...