B-Vitamin Can Reduce Risk Of Lung Cancer...
Good news for smokers who balance their daily vitamins – a new study suggests that smokers with plenty of Vitamin B6 in their blood have a considerably lower risk of developing lung cancer.
The results showed that those with high levels of Vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine had a 50% reduced risk of...
Cancer Killing Nanoparticles...
A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have found a way to deliver cancer-killing nanoparticles directly to the site of a tumor, where they effectively work to turn off cancer proteins.
The technique of ‘interfering’ with the development of caner proteins, known as RNA...
Cryotherapy Freezes Breast Cancer...
A small but promising study suggests that cryotherapy, a procedure typically used to treat prostate cancer, could be applied as an effective treatment for breast cancer.
If further studies confirm these early findings, breast cancer patients could one day be able to opt for a simple outpatient’s procedure...
Future Leukemia Vaccine...
A clinical trial that commenced over the New Year in Britain, hopes to further developed a new drug that has shown promise as an effective treatment in the battle against leukemia.
The patients in the trail, who will be treated at Kings College London, all have acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common...
Are E Cigarettes Safe...
The unproven health benefits, and/or dangers of the E-cigarette, are causing quite a debate amongst experts, manufacturers and the public.
But are they really safe?
Doctor Jonathan Whiteson from New York University’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Wellness and Rehabilitation Program said:
“It’s...
New Smell Test To Diagnose Lung Cancer...
Scientists have devised a new test that can detect lung cancer simply by analyzing the scent of bodily fluids. If proved successful, the new tests could provide a better alternative to X-rays.
The tests have so far, only been carried out in mice, however follow-up studies involving clinical trials in...
Quit Smoking Resolution...
Quitting smoking is popular New Year’s resolution, but how many are likely to stick to it? Apparently only 10% of those who decide to quite smoking actually follow through with the decision. So what you can you do to help maintain your composure and kick the habit?
First off, here’s a list of...
Cancer Blocking Proteins...
Scientists have discovered a family of ‘limpet-like’ proteins that play a major role in repairing the DNA damage which can lead to cancer.
They hope the finding can provide a breakthrough in the hunt for a cancer prevention drug.
They hope the finding could pave the way for a new type of drug...
Brown Fat May Lead To Weight Loss Drugs...
Scientists may have uncovered a new way to speed up the body’s metabolism – by activating its fat cells. Through extensive research into the roles of brown and white fat, scientists are now starting to understand how fat is a sophisticated organ as important as the liver or kidneys.
White fat is...
Scientists Treat Brain Cancer With Elect...
Scientist have discovered a new method of treating a particularly lethal brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, by sending electric pulses through the brain.
The device, developed by Israeli company NovoCure, uses an electric field to disrupt the growth of cancer cells. Glioblastoma multiforme is...
