News tagged with cancer prevention research
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You are what you eat: Low fat diet with fish oil slowed growth of human prostate cancer cells
A low-fat diet with fish oil supplements eaten for four to six weeks prior to prostate removal slowed down the growth of prostate cancer cells -- the number of rapidly dividing cells -- in human prostate cancer tissue compared ...
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Oct 25, 2011 |
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Too much sitting raises risk for cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- If you spend most of your day sitting in front of the television or the computer, you may want to change your habits. A new study presented last week at the American Institute for Cancer Research Annual ...
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Nov 08, 2011 |
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Coffee consumption associated with decreased risk for basal cell carcinoma
Caffeine could be related to an inverse association between basal cell carcinoma risk and consumption of coffee, a study found.
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Oct 24, 2011 |
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Solving the mystery of an old diabetes drug that may reduce cancer risk
In 2005, news first broke that researchers in Scotland found unexpectedly low rates of cancer among diabetics taking metformin, a drug commonly prescribed to patients with Type II diabetes. Many follow-up studies reported ...
Cancer
Jan 18, 2012 |
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Cancer epigenetics: Breakthrough in ID'ing target genes
Cancer is usually attributed to faulty genes, but growing evidence from the field of cancer epigenetics indicates a key role for the gene "silencing" proteins that stably turn genes off inside the cell nucleus. ...
Cancer
Mar 13, 2012 |
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How chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increases risk of lung cancer
In addition to the well-known risk factor of smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases lung cancer risk.
Cancer
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Vaccine triggers immunity to prevent colon cancer
(Medical Xpress)—A first-of-its-kind vaccine developed by University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) researchers successfully prompted the immune system to respond to early indications of colon cancer in people at ...
Cancer
Jan 08, 2013 |
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Imaging agents offer new view of inflammation, cancer
A series of novel imaging agents could make it possible to "see" tumors in their earliest stages, before they turn deadly.
Cancer
Oct 07, 2011 |
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Antioxidants in tea, fruit, veggies might fight prostate cancer: study
(HealthDay)—Prostate cancer patients who, before their diagnosis, routinely consumed hefty helpings of the flavonoid compounds found in plant-based foods and drinks may be at lower risk for the most aggressive ...
Cancer
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Ginger root supplement reduced colon inflammation markers
Ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this supplement may have potential as a colon cancer prevention agent, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Re ...
Cancer
Oct 11, 2011 |
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Cheaper and easier isn't necessarily better in new colon cancer screening procedures
Eventually, colon cancers bleed and so tests for blood in stool seem an inexpensive and noninvasive alternative to traditional colonoscopies. In fact, a recent article in the journal Cancer Prevention Research showed that f ...
Cancer
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Could additives in hot dogs affect incidence of colon cancer?
The addition of ascorbate (vitamin C) or its close relative, erythorbate, and the reduced amount of nitrite added in hot dogs, mandated in 1978, have been accompanied by a steep drop in the death rate from colon cancer, according ...
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Oct 24, 2011 |
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Oral HPV infection, HPV-related cancers more common in men
Oral HPV infection is more common among men than women, explaining why men are more prone than women to develop an HPV related head and neck cancer, according to a study presented at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer ...
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Jan 26, 2012 |
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Commonly used diabetes drug may help to prevent primary liver cancer
Metformin, a drug widely used to treat Type II diabetes, may help to prevent primary liver cancer, researchers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center report in the April 2012 issue of Cancer Pr ...
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Apr 01, 2012 |
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Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers, form commonly used in supplements has no such benefit
Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil.
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Apr 23, 2012 |
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