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Could Your Immune System Be to Blame for the Spread of Breast Cancer?

MEDICINE & HEALTH For years researchers have been quite confused as to the contrary correlation between immunological responses and the spread of cancers. Though a strong immune system is often an indicator of a healthy attack against disease, in some forms of cancer it can also indicate civil war that will undoubtedly aid the cancer in the course of its infection. In particular, researchers investigating lethal forms of breast cancer have found shockingly active immune systems causing metastases of the cancer to other regions of the body, and now they think that they understand why.

Breast Cancer Could Date Back As Far as 4,200 Years

New evidence shows that cancer has been around for thousands of years. Learn more here! According to a report from NBC News a Spanish university has found signs of breast cancer dating back over 4000 years ago.

State Enforced Chemo Clears Cancer—But The Teen Is Still Angry

A 17-year-old girl who initially refused treatment for a highly curable cancer was forced by the state to undergo treatment after she and her mother refused. Now, thanks to the life-saving chemotherapy she received, the teenager is now in remission and has requested to return home. And while she may be eager to go home, she's still angry about the way her case publically transpired.

Oxygen May Boost Immune Cells Fighting Cancer

Researchers might have discovered another new weapon in the fight against cancer -- oxygen. In a new study in mice. researchers found that something as simple as breathing in extra oxygen might give immune cells the boost they need to attack cancer cells in the body.

Pharmacyclics May Soon Be Acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $18 Billion

Pharmacyclics will ‘possibly’ be acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $18 Billion Pharmacyclics, the US-based biopharmaceutical organization that develops and commercializes small-molecule drugs for cancer and other diseases, surged to a new high when Bloomberg reported that the company is considering selling itself for $18 billion.

Health Experts Reveal Importance of a Low-Fat Diet, and Urge Americans to Splurge on Veggies Instead

As Catholics around the world steer clear from the butcher aisles today, and every other Friday for the remainder of Lent, they’ll be pleased to know that a panel of experts are in support of their new dietary habits. In fact, they’re proposing that all Americans opt for more fruits and vegetables, rather than slowly killing themselves with poor food choices rich in cholesterol and fat.

Apple May Be Tabling Health-Monitoring from its Watch, But It’ll Still Pack a Punch

While other wearable tech may be ahead of the curve, Apple continues to miss the mark when it comes to the development of its upcoming watch. While other models offered by competitors boast the ability to monitor heart-rate, amongst a myriad of other important vitals, Apple has announced that they are scrapping the health-monitoring tech from its upcoming product on account of problems with sensors and their regulators.

Clearing Up the Smoke—Editorial On E-Cigarettes Study & Public Opinion

In a recent article published by our writers entitled “Just a Bunch of Hot Air? The Truth About Vaping” our journalist investigated new research published by the New England Journal of Medicine regarding e-cigarettes and health implications associated with vaping. Readers have said that the article propagated fear tactics to decidedly speak against vaping, and with so many questions having recently arisen in response to the article, the editorial staff has decided that it is best to clear up the subject here.

Just A Bunch Of Hot Air? The Truth About Vaping

Vaping has become an incredibly marketable practice in recent years, promising smokers a "healthy" alternative to tobacco cigarettes. But are these manufactures just blowing hot air?

Breast Cancer Patients Have Limited Knowledge of Their Disease

A new study published in the journal Cancer reveals that many women with breast cancer in the United States don't actually know much about their condition, with minority women being less likely to report accurate information about their tumors than Caucasian women.

More Mocha, Less Melanoma―The Correlation Between Coffee Consumption And Skin Cancer

We're all aware of how we should be protecting ourselves from the sun's cancer-causing ultraviolet rays: Sunscreen, occupying the shade, and minimal sun exposure. We're force-fed those precautions each and every summer. But what if your daily coffee run could be just as beneficial? An study recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI), may just reveal the link between coffee consumption and decreased rates of melanoma.

Cancer Death Rates Spare More Than a Million Americans

According to a new report from the American Cancer Society, cancer is claiming the lives of fewer Americans than ever before. In the past two decades cancer death rates have dropped significantly by 22%, sparing the lives of over 1.5 million people in the United States alone. While cancer death rates have declined in every state, the report found substantial variation in the magnitude of the declines from state to state. Generally, states in the south showed the smallest decline, while states in the northeast had the largest decline. States in the south experienced drops in death rates of about 15%, with rates much higher in other parts of the country.

Study Shows How Red Meat May Cause Cancer in Humans

In the past, red meat consumption has been linked with many diseases, such as colorectal and breast cancers amongst many other. And while it has been strongly associated with higher risk of cancer in humans, as opposed to other animals, the mechanism for the meats' health risk have not been determined. But a recent study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences may have just discovered the science behind its carcinogenic effect, particularly in humans.

Smoking Linked To Loss Of Y Chromosome Amongst Men, Leading To Shorter Life Span

Ever wondered why men who smoke have a shorter life spans compared to female smokers? A recent study may have provided the answer for this query as it revealed an association between smoking and loss of the Y chromosome in male smokers. According to the Uppsala University (in Sweden) research which was published in the journal Science, male smokers were three times more likely to lose their Y chromosomes, compared with non-smoking men.

Mobile Phone Use Linked to a Deadly Brain Cancer

Mobile phones linked to a deadly brain cancer, but there's no need to worry, researchers Say. A recent study has linked frequent mobile or wireless phone use to glioma, a certain kind of deadly cancer, and suggests that those who have been using their mobile phones for 25 years have thrice the risk of developing the disease compared to those with one year of wireless phone use.

Lactose Intolerance Linked With Lower Cancer Risk

Lactose Intolerance Linked With Lower Cancer Risk, According to Study Having lactose intolerance may be a blessing in disguise for people who'd rather experience some digestive problems such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas after eating or drinking milk or milk products, rather than having a deadly and painful disease such as cancer.
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