Topic: cancer

Cancer Deaths Report Shows We May Be In The Calm Before The Storm

I don’t know why everybody’s reporting on the new cancer rates report that came out yesterday like it isn’t totally terrifying. The massive study comes from the American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, and when you look beyond “overall cancer deaths down,” the picture it paints is quite a bit more grim.
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‘Housewives’ iGoPINK Ad Is Totally Offensive To Breast Cancer Survivors

In their new iGoPINK campaign, the Breast Cancer Charities of America has completely missed the mark, exploited women and offended some breast cancer survivors in the process.

It’s the not-so-mastermind creation of the BCCA and Real Housewives star Gretchen Christine who teamed up to create yet another “pink” promotion to raise awareness about breast cancer (and, of course, sell some product in the process). More »

Americans Don’t Think Diet Causes Disease

A new Associated Press-NORC poll on obesity in the United States found that the majority of Americans don’t believe being overweight or eating poorly increases your risk of developing diseases or health issues such as cancer, arthritis, sleep apnea and infertility.
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Why I’m Cutting Out Meat And Dairy (Again) In 2013

Why Iâ��m Cutting Out Meat And Dairy (Again) In 2013

One of my New Year’s resolutions (actually, the only resolution I’ve made so far) is to give up meat, dairy and eggs again in 2013. Like the times I’ve gone vegetarian or vegan in the past, my concern has little to do with animal welfare and everything to do with personal health. And this time I’m more convinced than ever that, for personal health, a meat-free and dairy-free diet is best. More »

Controversy Ignites Over Oncologists Who Are Paid More For Prescribing Chemo

A new survey of oncologists is striking a major controversy: Some doctors believe they get paid more when they administer their patients’ chemotherapy and other cancer-related drugs. It’s an admission that is raising big concerns about the potential for overtreatment. More »

If You’re At Risk For Colon Cancer, Stop Eating Certain Foods, Study Warns

If you are at risk for colon cancer, a new study has provided some interesting and important information: You can lower your risk of getting this disease by avoiding certain foods.

Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands evaluated 486 people with Lynch syndrome–a genetic disorder that predisposes people to cancer, and leaves 70% of them with colon cancer. More »

Broccoli Fighting Leukemia: Sulforaphane Compound Kills Cancer Cells

Behold the power of green veggies! A new study revealed that a compound found in cruciferous veggies, like broccoli, can not only prevent–but kill– leukemia cells.

Published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers found that a specific compound in vegetables like broccoli–sulforaphane–caused the cancer cells in acute lymphoblastic leukemia to die. More »

Diem Brown Bravely Exposes What It’s Like Losing Hair During Chemotherapy

Diem Brown is battling ovarian cancer for the second time in her twenties–and very publicly. She’s keeping a blog about her experience and treatment over at People, and today she posted photos from a photo shoot that reveals her hair loss from chemotherapy–something she has mixed emotions about, even having gone through the hair loss–and hair re-growth–six years ago. More »

Another Way Coffee Is Good For You: It Can Prevent Oral Cancers

People who drank four or more cups of (caffeinated) coffee per day had nearly half the risk of dying from mouth or throat cancers compared to those who rarely or never drank coffee. More »

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Eat These Fruits & Veggies And Lower Your Risk Of Breast Cancer, Study Says

We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to stave off cancer, but now, a new research study reveals the exact fruits and vegetables we should be eating if we want to reduce our risk of breast cancer. Get ready to make a shopping list. More »

Vegan Diet Hugely Helpful Against Cancer, Especially For Women

For cancer-free living, meat and dairy-free dining are the way to go, it seems. A new study funded by the National Cancer Institute found vegans have even lower cancer rates than vegetarian counterparts, who in turn see less cancer than omnivores. More »

Aspirin Can Prevent Liver Cancer, But You Risk Other Health Problems In Exchange

We’ve all heard of the benefits of taking a daily dose of aspirin to help prevent heart disease, but according to a new study, it can also help prevent certain cancers. Sounds good at first, but just know that you may run the risk of other health problems if you start popping these pills regularly.
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Warning: Your Couch May Contain Cancer-Causing Toxic Chemicals

Well this is just plain disruptive to all of my naps: A new study found that more than one-third of all couches in the U.S. contain potential toxins that can cause all sorts of health problems, including cancer. More »

Judge Orders Tobacco Companies To Admit They Are Big Fat Liars

Everyone knows about the dangers of smoking, but apparently the tobacco companies have not been completely honest about it with consumers. In fact, a federal judge ruled yesterday that cigarette makers have lied and deceived the public about the true health implications and has ordered them to publish corrective statements saying so. More »

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