7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer Certain strategies and lifestyle behaviors have been linked to reduced cardiovascular disease and mortality risk. With progress in diagnosis and treatment, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. However, long-term health issues after cancer treatment may affect a person’s longevity. Research has now found that […]

Could reducing inflammation help combat fatigue in people with early-stage breast cancer?

Could reducing inflammation help combat fatigue in people with early-stage breast cancer? New research reveals that inflammatory responses may play a role in different types of fatigue experienced by many people with cancer. The findings are published in Cancer. Cancer-related fatigue can be a distressing and persistent burden that causes patients to feel physical, emotional, and/or cognitive tiredness or […]

Breast cancer awareness: why early detection is crucial for South African women

Breast cancer awareness: why early detection is crucial for South African women Breast cancer caught early can be treated. Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women in South Africa, with alarming statistics revealing that approximately 1 in 27 women will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in their lives. Particularly concerning […]

How might fat distribution in the body influence cancer risk?

How might fat distribution in the body influence cancer risk? Where fat accumulates in the body may influence cancer risk, a new study suggests. Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several types of cancer, including those affecting the breast, bowel and liver. But new research suggests that, for some obesity-related cancers, where fat […]

Vitamin B3 May Help With Skin Cancer Prevention, Researchers Say

Vitamin B3 May Help With Skin Cancer Prevention, Researchers Say A common dietary supplement could be effective against non-melanoma skin cancer.  A new study found that nicotinamide (vitamin B3) use was linked to fewer cases of non-melanoma skin cancers. The supplement was tied to a 14% reduction in future skin cancers, with the greatest benefit […]

Getting the facts on ovarian cancer

Getting the facts on ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer is relatively rare. However, it’s often fatal in later stages of the disease. The cancer begins in the ovaries and spreads to the abdomen and pelvis if it isn’t diagnosed and treated early. It primarily affects older women; about half of those diagnosed are age 63 or older. Here are some statistics […]

Popular artificial sweetener may negatively affect cancer immunotherapy

Popular artificial sweetener may negatively affect cancer immunotherapy The artificial sweetener sucralose may be linked to reduced effectiveness in immunotherapy for treating some types of cancers Health concerns regarding sucralose have mainly centered around its potential to cause systemic inflammation, metabolic diseases, disruptions in gut microbiota, liver damage, and toxic effects at the cellular level. Now, […]

All about Lung Cancer

Pneumonia, lung cancer, Asian doctor holding human anatomy model for study diagnosis

All about lung cancer Among a range of misunderstandings and mistruths about Lung Cancer, we cover pollution, surgery, risk factors, and talcum powder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, there were 218,520 new cases of lung cancer and 142,080 related deaths in the United States. Globally, in 2020, lung cancer was the […]

Anti-Diabetic Drug Could Offer New Treatment for Prostate Cancer

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Anti-Diabetic Drug Could Offer New Treatment for Prostate Cancer Research reveals pioglitazone, a diabetes drug, may slow prostate cancer progression, offering new hope for patients with both conditions.   An anti-diabetic peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARy) agonist drug, pioglitazone (Actos; Takeda Pharmaceuticals), used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D), could also be effective in slowing the […]