Chronic Disease Linked to Long Hours of Sitting
Those who sit for several hours at a time are more likely to develop diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. This research has recently been published to the International Journal of...
View ArticleMobile App Game May Help Cancer Research
The Citizen Science Alliance and Cancer research UK have joined efforts to develop a new mobile app that might help cancer research. People with smartphones can use the app, which will feature a fun...
View ArticleExercise Lowers Lung and Colorectal Cancer Risk
A team of researchers from the University of Vermont have revealed evidence regarding cardiovascular exercise and middle-aged men. The research shows that large amounts of cardiovascular exercise can...
View ArticleStudies Show Smoking Takes 10 Years off of Life
Recent studies show that smoking may reduce the average person’s life span by up to 12 years, averaging at about 10 years. The National cancer Institute (NCI) states that tobacco is the number one...
View ArticleRed Heads may be Genetically Predisposed to Melanoma
New studies are finding that the same gene that causes people to have red hair may be linked to higher risk for melanoma.The gene, called MC1R, is found to have a mutation that causes people to be born...
View ArticlePeanut Butter and Nut Consumption Linked to Better Breast Health in Women
A recent study showed a positive link between peanut butter and nut consumption in early female adolescence and reduced risk of benign breast disease. Benign breast disease reveals itself in the form...
View ArticleTraditional Peptic Ulcer Treatment
Medications Different medications may be prescribed to treat peptic ulcers depending on the cause. If the ulcer is caused by H. pylori, medication can be given that will kill the bacteria. If the ulcer...
View ArticleCancer Drug Shows Promise
A drug that works to allow the body’s immune system to kill cancer cells is showing promise. The drug, called nivolumab, was first introduced in clinical trials about two years ago. 107 patients that...
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