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Scant Evidence To Support Vitamins Against Cancer, Heart Disease
There was enough information for an influential panel of doctors, nurses and scientists to recommend against taking the antioxidants vitamin E and beta carotene to prevent heart attacks and cancer.
There was enough information for an influential panel of doctors, nurses and scientists to recommend against taking the antioxidants vitamin E and beta carotene to prevent heart attacks and cancer.
Cancer diagnosis as simple as a pregnancy test
A new way of detecting tumour cells in the body could one day make the initial diagnosis of some cancers as straightforward as peeing on a strip of paper
A new way of detecting tumour cells in the body could one day make the initial diagnosis of some cancers as straightforward as peeing on a strip of paper
Cancer
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014, 7:56am
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Prostate cancer gene test nearer for identifying high-risk men
Screening for mutations would distinguish between aggressive cancer and less harmful forms of disease say scientists
Screening for mutations would distinguish between aggressive cancer and less harmful forms of disease say scientists
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 8:27am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 8:27am
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'Prostate cancer test has been misused for money'
Pathologist Richard Ablin discovered the PSA antigen 40 years ago. He says it should never have been used as a cancer screening tool for all men
Pathologist Richard Ablin discovered the PSA antigen 40 years ago. He says it should never have been used as a cancer screening tool for all men
Cancer
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Feb 17, 2014, 9:20am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Feb 17, 2014, 9:20am
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Fishing rod reels brain tumour cells to their death
A tiny rod diverts inoperable tumour cells away from the brain and into a pool filled with a lethal drug
A tiny rod diverts inoperable tumour cells away from the brain and into a pool filled with a lethal drug
Cancer
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Feb 17, 2014, 9:20am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Feb 17, 2014, 9:20am
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Three Ways to Make Cancer Care More Affordable
In a paper published in the Lancet Oncology, doctors at Johns Hopkins offer ideas for making cancer care more affordable without increasing risk to patients.
In a paper published in the Lancet Oncology, doctors at Johns Hopkins offer ideas for making cancer care more affordable without increasing risk to patients.
Cancer
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 14, 2014, 9:30am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 14, 2014, 9:30am
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Mammogram screenings don't reduce cancer death rates, study finds
Annual mammography screenings help uncover cases of breast cancer, but they do not reduce the number of cancer deaths, according to a study of nearly 90,000 Canadian women. Yearly mammography screenings for women ages 40 to 59 do not reduce breast cancer deaths, even though they make a diagnosis of illness more likely, according to a long-term study of nearly 90,000 Canadian women.
Annual mammography screenings help uncover cases of breast cancer, but they do not reduce the number of cancer deaths, according to a study of nearly 90,000 Canadian women. Yearly mammography screenings for women ages 40 to 59 do not reduce breast cancer deaths, even though they make a diagnosis of illness more likely, according to a long-term study of nearly 90,000 Canadian women.
Cancer
Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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I had the bacteria in my gut analysed. And this may be the future of medicine
Andrew Anthony sent his stool off to have its bacteria sequenced. In the future, such techniques could help assess our susceptibility to conditions from diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to autism, depression and cancer
Andrew Anthony sent his stool off to have its bacteria sequenced. In the future, such techniques could help assess our susceptibility to conditions from diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to autism, depression and cancer
Microbiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014, 10:31am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014, 10:31am
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'No leukaemia risk' from power lines
Children who live near overhead power lines do not have an increased risk of developing leukaemia, a study has said.
Children who live near overhead power lines do not have an increased risk of developing leukaemia, a study has said.
World facing cancer 'tidal wave'
The globe is facing a "tidal wave" of cancer, and restrictions on alcohol and sugar need to be considered, say World Health Organization scientists.
The globe is facing a "tidal wave" of cancer, and restrictions on alcohol and sugar need to be considered, say World Health Organization scientists.
More harm than good? Antioxidants defend cancer in body
Rather than protecting you from degenerative disease, popping an antioxidant-packed vitamin seems to increase cancer risk – we now have an idea why
Rather than protecting you from degenerative disease, popping an antioxidant-packed vitamin seems to increase cancer risk – we now have an idea why
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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Contagious Cancer In Dogs Leaves Prehistoric Paw Prints
Dogs can catch a strange type of cancer through sex. Now scientists have decoded the DNA of the tumor and found that the cancer cells are a living fossil of an ancient dog that lived thousands of years ago. This cancer doesn't affect people, but the findings may offer insights into how tumors fool the human immune system.
Dogs can catch a strange type of cancer through sex. Now scientists have decoded the DNA of the tumor and found that the cancer cells are a living fossil of an ancient dog that lived thousands of years ago. This cancer doesn't affect people, but the findings may offer insights into how tumors fool the human immune system.
Giant leaps of evolution make cancer cells deadly
Tumour cells take big genetic jumps called macromutations to become invasive "hopeful monsters". Treatment to block that evolution could be the next step
Tumour cells take big genetic jumps called macromutations to become invasive "hopeful monsters". Treatment to block that evolution could be the next step
Cancer
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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Abnormal cervix cells linked to risk of getting cancer later in life
Swedish study finds greater chance of cervical cancer death for women in their 60s or 70s with previous diagnosis of CIN3 cells
Swedish study finds greater chance of cervical cancer death for women in their 60s or 70s with previous diagnosis of CIN3 cells
Cancer
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014, 10:04am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014, 10:04am
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No pain, no gain? Getting the most out of exercise
Staying in shape has all sorts of benefits, from maintaining heart health to warding off dementia and cancer
Staying in shape has all sorts of benefits, from maintaining heart health to warding off dementia and cancer
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Jan 13, 2014, 9:13am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Jan 13, 2014, 9:13am
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50 Years After Landmark Warning, 8 Million Fewer Smoking Deaths
Back in 1964, people smoked cigarettes at work, in restaurants and in grocery stores. Few would have predicted that a report from the U.S. surgeon general would spark a public health revolution that has increased life expectancy in this country by 30 percent.
Back in 1964, people smoked cigarettes at work, in restaurants and in grocery stores. Few would have predicted that a report from the U.S. surgeon general would spark a public health revolution that has increased life expectancy in this country by 30 percent.
South Korean scientists create cancer-destroying nanorobot
Using nanotechnology, South Korean researchers claim to have created a nanorobot that, when ingested, can seek out and destroy cancer cells, without causing any harm to healthy cells.
Using nanotechnology, South Korean researchers claim to have created a nanorobot that, when ingested, can seek out and destroy cancer cells, without causing any harm to healthy cells.
Microbiology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Breast cancer impersonates neurons to invade the brain
Metastatic breast cancer cells evade the brain's defences by evolving characteristics unique to neurons and co-opting their energy source
Metastatic breast cancer cells evade the brain's defences by evolving characteristics unique to neurons and co-opting their energy source
Cancer
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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From IVF to dementia: six health breakthroughs we might see in 2014
A revolution in fertility treatment and radical new approaches to ovarian cancer and age-related illnesses could mean the next 12 months are momentous for healthcare
A revolution in fertility treatment and radical new approaches to ovarian cancer and age-related illnesses could mean the next 12 months are momentous for healthcare
Technology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Jan 06, 2014, 9:11am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Jan 06, 2014, 9:11am
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Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in water at fracking sites
A study of hydraulic fracturing sites in Colorado finds substances that have been linked to infertility, birth defects and cancer.Water samples collected at Colorado sites where hydraulic fracturing was used to extract natural gas show the presence of chemicals that have been linked to infertility, birth defects and cancer, scientists reported Monday.
A study of hydraulic fracturing sites in Colorado finds substances that have been linked to infertility, birth defects and cancer.Water samples collected at Colorado sites where hydraulic fracturing was used to extract natural gas show the presence of chemicals that have been linked to infertility, birth defects and cancer, scientists reported Monday.
Environment
Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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Can Bees Be Trained to Sniff Out Cancer?
A British artist has designed Bee's, a glass diagnostic tool that aims to make screening as simple as breathing into a bowl
A British artist has designed Bee's, a glass diagnostic tool that aims to make screening as simple as breathing into a bowl
Cancer
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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Cancer trial drug eliminates advanced leukaemia in 23% of patients
Melbourne-led study has ‘incredibly encouraging’ results for people who have run out of treatment options
Melbourne-led study has ‘incredibly encouraging’ results for people who have run out of treatment options
Cancer
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013, 9:28am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013, 9:28am
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Cancer meets its nemesis in reprogrammed blood cells
Engineer immune cells to recognise tumour cells they would otherwise overlook and they call a halt to cancers we thought were incurable
Engineer immune cells to recognise tumour cells they would otherwise overlook and they call a halt to cancers we thought were incurable
Molecular Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013, 7:29am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013, 7:29am
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Remember 'French Fries Cause Cancer'? Here's The Acrylamide Update
Back in 2002, news that acrylamide, a carcinogen in animals, had been found in some foods set off a bit of a panic. Now the FDA has issued a new warning on the chemical in food. But here's the puzzler: In the years since that first scare, the human studies haven't really backed those initial concerns about cancer.
Back in 2002, news that acrylamide, a carcinogen in animals, had been found in some foods set off a bit of a panic. Now the FDA has issued a new warning on the chemical in food. But here's the puzzler: In the years since that first scare, the human studies haven't really backed those initial concerns about cancer.
Gut bacteria may help combat cancer
Some anti-cancer therapies work best when the friendly microbes in our body are strong and healthy
Some anti-cancer therapies work best when the friendly microbes in our body are strong and healthy
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Tumor Paint changes cancer surgery
While cancerous cells may glow on an MRI, they look remarkably similar to healthy cells during an operation. A new product made from scorpion venom could change that.
While cancerous cells may glow on an MRI, they look remarkably similar to healthy cells during an operation. A new product made from scorpion venom could change that.
How honey bees may one day help detect signs of cancers
Honey bees have a powerful sense of smell and can be trained to detect symptoms of disease on human breath
Honey bees have a powerful sense of smell and can be trained to detect symptoms of disease on human breath
Cancer
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013, 7:21am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013, 7:21am
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Breast cancer researchers identify genetic 'switch'
Australian scientists have discovered a gene fragment that could provide a clearer prognosis for patients
Australian scientists have discovered a gene fragment that could provide a clearer prognosis for patients
Cancer
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013, 7:21am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013, 7:21am
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Obese women's stem cells make cancer grow faster
Stem cells from the fat of women with obesity boost the growth of breast cancer tumours in the lab more than cells from slim women
Stem cells from the fat of women with obesity boost the growth of breast cancer tumours in the lab more than cells from slim women
Molecular Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 07, 2013, 7:50am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 07, 2013, 7:50am
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Video: Teen on cancer test persistence: My inspiration "How am I going to save 100 lives today?"
High school scientist Jack Andraka joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss his passion for science and how he was able to find a way to detect pancreatic cancer early.
High school scientist Jack Andraka joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss his passion for science and how he was able to find a way to detect pancreatic cancer early.
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