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Why Cranberry Juice Prevents Urinary Tract Infections

Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Though never fully scientifically explained in the past, many people, including some doctors, recommend drinking cranberry juice as a measure to prevent urinary tract infections. The explanation for this positive effect has recently been explained by researchers, validating the simple approach.

Physical Activity May Alter Diabetes Link to Breast Cancer

Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2008

Physical activity may help counter the adverse effect diabetes seems to have on breast cancer risk in Hispanic women.

Diabetic Ulcer Gel Gets Black Box Warning

Posted: Friday, June 20, 2008

A black box warning has been added to the safety labeling for becaplermin gel (Regranex, Johnson & Johnson) to warn of the increased risk for cancer mortality in patients who use 3 or more tubes of the product, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday.

Periodontal Disease Associated With Increased Cancer Risk

Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008

Periodontal Disease is more common in those with diabetes and now we are seeing that it is also increases the risk of cancer.

Chronic Marijuana Use Can Lead to Brain Damage

Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Long-term cannabis smoking can lead to structural damage in parts of the brain, according to a recent study. Cannabis, or marijuana, is often believed to be generally harmless by smokers and some non-smokers, but the results of this study suggest otherwise.

Tiny Particles May Be Key to Future Cancer Treatments

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Magnetic nanoparticles may be a revolutionary new tool for fighting cancer. The nanoparticles, which are between three and several hundred nanometers (10^-9 meters), have the ability to carry cancer-fighting drugs directly into the blood stream. A recent German research group has investigated some specific abilities of these tiny particles.

New Ultrasound Technique Better Detects Prostate Cancer

Posted: Monday, May 26, 2008

With the help of a new ultrasound technique, the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies may be greatly reduced, according to Jefferson University Hospital researchers. Lower numbers of men with undetected prostate cancer should occur as well.

New Cancer Causing Gene Discovered and Silenced

Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2008

A new gene that is a direct cause of cancer has recently been found by researchers at Oklahoma University. The researchers were also able to suppress this gene, leading to speculation of revolutionary new cancer treatments.

Vigorous Walking Slows Biological Aging to a Crawl

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Just vigorous walking for about an hour a day five times a week can chop a dozen years off the biological age of persons 64 and older, according to a new research.

Why Not All Fat is Created Equal

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The recent report that having a pot belly in your 40s roughly triples your risk of dementia in later life is just the tip of an ominous adipose iceberg.