Tag Archives: Research
Thousands attend annual Big Red Bash and Zumba their way to cancer prevention
Big Red Bash, organized by Little Red Door Cancer Agency to help prevent cancer through healthy lifestyle choices, attracted 4,500 people to Military Park on Saturday, July 14th.. The attendees broke the record for largest Zumba class in the U.S. … Continue reading
70 Percent of Women Likely to Experience Sexual Problems After Breast Cancer
Medical News Today A recent study of close to 1,700 breast cancer survivors shows that while 80 percent of these women recorded having a “good and satisfying” sex life prior to their diagnosis. But in the 2 years following the … Continue reading
Nose Drops to Treat Brain Cancer
ScienceDaily Because of the difficulty that scientists have had in developing a drug that will reach and treat brain cancer, new methods such as nose drops are being explored. While this drug is still in its initial stages of development, … Continue reading
More Good Coffee News
Colon Cancer Blog New research suggests that phyto-nutrients found in coffee might protect against DNA damage. These phyto-nutrients are a type of plant compund, and are different from antioxidants which are another beneficial aspect of coffee. So, just in case … Continue reading
Stepping Up the Science on Botanical Supplements and Health
The Wall Street Journal Health Blog Five dietary supplement research centers may be receiving over $37 million for the next five years from the Nation Institutes of Health. The purpose of the funding is to provide higher quality research regarding … Continue reading
Watercress May “Turn Off” Breast Cancer Signal
HealthCanal Known for its peppery taste, the may be more reason than flavor to add watercress to your diet. Researchers from the University of Southampton have found that watercress may interfere with the Hypoxia Inducible Factor which is the . … Continue reading
Benefits of Healthy Lifestyle Factors Stronger in Combination
ScienceDaily It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but maintaining a combination of healthy lifestyle factors increases the overall benefits received from any single factor–normal body weight, low belly fat, regular physical activity, higher consumption of fruits and vegetables . . … Continue reading
Citrus Compounds May Reduce Cancer Risk: Study
Nutra Ingredients A Japanese study which followed over 42,000 people reports those who consumed citrus fruit on a daily basis experienced a significantly reduced risk of developing cancer. The compounds which have been connected with this reduced risk include lycopene, … Continue reading
Non-Hormone Treatments Can Relieve Hot Flashes in Women with Breast Cancer
Medical News Today Many women experience hot flashes, and many women “just deal with it.” But that doesn’t have to be the case. Even if you’re uncertain about hormone therapy treatments, scientists are developing non-hormonal treatment methods which relieve the … Continue reading
Two Gene Mutations Mark Deadly Ovarian Cancer
MSNBC Researchers have shed new light on two types of ovarian cancer which may lead to more effective treatments. These recently discovered gene mutations have been identified as “on-off” switches for the developing tumors. The hope is that with this … Continue reading