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A study from the University of Waterloo has found that applied mathematics is a powerful tool able to predict the genesis and evolution of various types of cancers cells. The study used evolutionary dynamics, a form of mathematical analysis, to observe how malignant mutations evolve in stem and non-stem cells in both colorectal and intestinal ...click here to read more

As children, our parents have most likely said to us, “eat your vegetables!” This often results in a steadfast defiance of such an order, likely leading to a crying fit when we haven’t complied. Perhaps one of the most detested vegetables on our plate has to be broccoli, a tree-like plant that would make any ...click here to read more

When you think of a beverage increasing your cancer risk or cancer progression, soda and alcohol may come to mind. Although both beverages have been shown to play some role in cancer risk, there’s a far more common beverage – which is often believed to be healthy – that is particularly increasing the risk of ...click here to read more

The night shift is often considered the least desirable time to make a living, but sadly, this is the only time of the day that some people have to spare. Factors such as the type of work (e.g. nurses) or previous obligations (e.g. night classes) make working at inconvenient times a necessity. Working late hours ...click here to read more

Beta-blockers are common medications used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks. They work by blocking the receptors that respond to adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) of the sympathetic nervous system. These receptors can be found in the cells of heart muscles, airways, kidneys, and other tissues that are part of the sympathetic ...click here to read more

Cervical cancer is a disease that is exclusive to women, affecting nearly 13,000 in the United States alone. This has prompted the United States to designate January Cervical Health Awareness Month. They want to help spread the word about this preventable condition with vaccination and appropriation screening. For your weekly health news roundup, we have ...click here to read more

The consumption of alcohol has become an integral part of social society. We drink it at various gatherings, use it as an ice-breaker for meeting new people, and studies have found it has many beneficial effects. What most people do not want to admit is that this popular beverage has many negative effects in the ...click here to read more

Processed meat is meat that has been modified to either improve its taste or extend its shelf life and is usually composed of pork or beef. Meat is considered a perishable commodity, which has lead the food industry to come up with ways to improve its availability and appeal. Dried, salted, smoked, and canned meats ...click here to read more

Experts at the University of Missouri School of Medicine believe they have demonstrated that blueberry extract with radiation can increase the effectiveness of cervical cancer treatment. An estimated 12,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. Radiation is one of the most common treatments. Radiation therapy can destroy cancer cells, but it also ...click here to read more

When it comes to men’s health, there is much talk regarding testosterone levels. As testosterone levels drop, many changes can occur in men, and some even call this “manopause” because these changes affect men similar to how drops in estrogen affect women in menopause. Low testosterone can reduce libido, increase weight gain, cause low energy, ...click here to read more

Cancer is often a difficult subject to talk about with most people. Discovering that you have cancerous cells growing in your body can be quite scary to hear and something anybody would want to get rid of as fast as they can, as we believe it will give us the best chance of survival. However, ...click here to read more

Being overweight or obese carries with it a number of health risks, from type 2 diabetes to heart disease. This is further compounded by the emotional risks that put obese individuals at greater risk for developing self-esteem issues leading to depression. An additional drawback has been found, as a new study finds that overweight and ...click here to read more

There are many forms of contraceptive available for women, all with varying degrees of effectiveness for the prevention of pregnancy. The intrauterine device or IUD is a small “T-shaped” birth control device that is inserted into a woman’s uterus and is considered one of the most effective forms of birth control currently offered today. New ...click here to read more

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death affecting women. It is estimated that women have a one in 75 chance of getting ovarian cancer in her lifetime with the average age of diagnosis being 63 years old. One of the reasons why ovarian cancer can be so prevalent is the fact ...click here to read more