Harvard Health cites an analysis of the US population’s eating habits and health outcomes. The nation-wide study found eating too few nuts and seeds was associated with an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or diabetes. For that study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers from the Tufts Friedman School… Read More »
In recent years, immunotherapy has revolutionised the field of cancer treatment. However, inflammatory reactions in healthy tissues frequently trigger side effects that can be serious and lead to the permanent discontinuation of treatment. This toxicity is still poorly understood and is a major obstacle to the use of immunotherapy. Scientists from the University of Geneva… Read More »
“The most important thing is to get into the diagnostic pathway and the easiest way to do that is to call your GP and describe your symptoms. “You may be sent to hospital for a test, chest X-ray, ultrasound, or an appointment to see a consultant. “It depends on where the cancer may be and… Read More »
After looking at a database of 850 patients diagnosed with lymphatic and bone marrow cancers between 1972 and 1980, researchers from the University of Tasmania and Britain‘s Bristol University found that living near high-voltage power lines might increase the risk of leukemia, lymphoma, and related conditions later in life. People who lived within 328 yards… Read More »
Breast cancer rates dropped by half in tandem with the discontinuation of hormone replacement therapy, according to a study published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study was reported in the Telegraph in the United Kingdom. The Telegraph said: “Dr Prithwish De, of the Canadian Cancer Society, and colleagues, found that… Read More »