Category Archives: Cancer

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the United States. Sadly, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 90 thousand new cases will be diagnosed this year. It is no surprise that millions of dollars go toward colon cancer research every year in an effort to better understand the ...click here to read more

I’m sure at some point you’ve experience that burning sensation after a meal. It’s uncomfortable and also a nuisance, but you pop an antacid and that burning feeling fades away. You may never have been too concerned about it before, maybe you just enjoyed food that was too spicy or acidic, but such indigestion could ...click here to read more

Sure, washing our hands or hair may not top the lengthy list of things that may be detrimental to our health. But it should! A new study reveals that long-term exposure to triclosan, an antimicrobial agent mostly found in personal hygiene products, can lead to the development of cancer and liver fibrosis. The study, led ...click here to read more

You may have noticed that men are looking so clean-shaven these days! While some men like to let their facial hair fill in for extra warmth during the colder season, others have just shaven off their “Movember” moustaches. If you aren’t familiar with the term Movember, let me explain: The month of November is dedicated ...click here to read more

This may be a familiar story: A man in his 70s has taken blood pressure medication since he was 50 because of high blood pressure and the associated risk of heart disease. At 50, the man was also told to change his diet, cut down on the salt and saturated fat, and make sure to ...click here to read more

If you’re concerned about your prostate, your doctor may have already told you about the benefits of broccoli, tomatoes, whole grains and vitamin E. If you’re not concerned, you should be! The Mayo Clinic says 50 percent of men over 60 will develop an enlarged prostate. After 85, this number rises to 95 percent. So ...click here to read more

Maybe you are the type of person who isn’t in a rush when it comes time to have your blood taken. You wouldn’t be alone. The idea can make the best of us a little queasy. Regardless of any fears of the needle, knowing your blood type is more important than you may realize. So ...click here to read more

Good oral hygiene is a habit that can be easily overlooked, but that doesn’t mean it is any less important for you. The twice daily brushing (plus flossing) regimen keeps tooth decay and gum disease at bay. Or so we’d like to believe. But since when did brushing your teeth become dangerous to your health? ...click here to read more

When you’re not getting proper sleep, the side-effects can be less than pleasant, with low energy, low mood and a lowered immune system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has gone so far as to call insufficient sleep a public health epidemic, taking a toll on our health care system. The agency has increased ...click here to read more

There has been a lot of talk for and against the use of aspirin over the years. You have likely heard about an aspirin a day recommended for prevention of heart attack and, of course, for proven pain relief. But could the popular painkiller have a role in cancer prevention as well? A new study ...click here to read more

Did you know that a diet high in dairy might just increase colon cancer survival? New research by the American Cancer Society, recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reveals that a diet rich in dairy products may slightly prolong the lives of people diagnosed with colon cancer. Researchers collected data on roughly 2,300 ...click here to read more

Most of us know that there are certain risk factors associated with cancers. Smoking, for one thing, is linked to a higher risk of lung cancer, while the use of tanning beds raises the risk of skin cancer. But a new study is now suggesting that poverty may have something to do with certain types ...click here to read more

Vitamin D, well-known as the sunshine vitamin for a positive mood boost, has another hefty benefit that could mean big things for those who have cancer. A new study conducted and published by the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) has revealed that cancer patients who have higher levels of vitamin D ...click here to read more

Despite the fact that mastectomy is an invasive surgery with a difficult recovery, many women continue to choose it as the “safe bet” when faced with breast cancer. In fact, about 70 percent of breast cancer patients will have the procedure done, says the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. But if the ultimate aim ...click here to read more