Prostate cancer
08/24/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers have determined that a typical high-fat western diet promotes the spread of prostate cancer
People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop cancer, multiple studies have concluded. However, the link between obesity and certain types of cancer come from cohort studies, as there are other factors that can also affect the correlation between the two. A recently published paper from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) revealed […]
08/13/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Scientists shocked as woman with super sensitive nose demonstrates ability to literally sniff out cancer in other humans
Perfume magnate Jo Malone has a sense of smell so acute she can detect cancer like trained sniffing dogs, according to researchers at the Medical Detection Dogs in Milton Keynes, U.K. Malone, 53, discovered that she too can detect illnesses by detecting subtle changes in the body’s scent. The scent industry giant underwent a test […]
07/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A medicinal plant used in Mexican folk remedy shows great potential as an alternative cancer treatment
Yellow oleander has been used by Mexican folk healers to treat various illnesses for many centuries. A new study indicates that the fruit of this indigenous medicinal plant contains bioactive compounds that can treat different kinds of human cancers. Known in scientific circles as either Thevetia peruviana or Cascabela peruviana, yellow oleander goes by the […]
07/17/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
The typical Western high-fat diet causes cancer to metastasize faster
Men who want to significantly reduce their risk of dying from prostate cancer could start by skipping burgers, French fries, or fatty food altogether. Researchers from the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) published a study in two journals, Nature Genetics and Nature Communications, and have reported that the typical Western high-fat […]
07/09/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
A polysaccharide found in brown algae shows great anticancer potential
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting men in the U.S. Although deemed survivable, it remains a considerable cause of death. A paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discussed the anti-tumor properties of fucoidan, a bioactive polysaccharide derived from algae, and how it can be used […]
06/22/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Drinking a glass of wine every day does not increase your risk of prostate cancer – as long as you still practice healthy habits
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men, and it occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate. It is a slow-growing disease and men who have it do not usually exhibit any symptoms. However, prostate cancer is an age-dependent disease which means that the risk of developing it increases with age. While […]
05/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Chinese AI able to diagnose and identify cancerous prostate samples as well as human doctors
A Chinese research team has come up with an artificial intelligence (AI) to help them diagnose prostate biopsies and identify possible cancers. According to an article on SciMex.org, the AI is as good as a human pathologist. The learning software is said to be able to grade the malignancy of the cancer with significant accuracy. […]
04/30/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
City lights now proven to sharply increase the risk of cancer due to “blue light” wavelengths from common LEDs
Do you look at your smartphone in bed? Do you work night shift? Do you live in the city? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to know that a new study has found that exposure to artificial lighting at night can raise a person’s risk of developing prostate or breast […]
04/10/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Cancer radiation “treatment” claims proven FALSE: New study proves higher doses do not improve survival in prostate cancer patients
Radiation therapy isn’t anybody’s idea of a good time, but each year, thousands of people undergo the treatment in hopes of curing their cancer. If it can save your life, the side effects are worth it, right? Unfortunately, there’s one small problem with this line of reasoning: Radiation does not always improve a person’s chances […]
02/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Mediterranean diet linked with lower risk of prostate cancer
A study carried out by a team of scientists from Spain discovered that following a Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of developing prostate cancer. In the study, they analyzed the association of Mediterranean dietary patterns with prostate cancer risk. In conducting the study, the research team used the data from the Multicase-Control Study on Common […]
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