Dental plaque may increase risk of premature cancer death
Persistent dental plaque may increase the risk of dying early from cancer, suggests an observational study published in the online journal BMJ Open.
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Jun 11, 2012 |
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Health woes persist for young cancer survivors: study
People who survive cancer when they are teenagers or young adults are more likely than their peers who never had cancer to engage in risky behaviors like smoking later on, a US study said Monday.
Cancer
Jun 11, 2012 |
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Testicular cancer survivors often report behaviors that increase risk of cardiovascular problems
(Medical Xpress) -- Despite being at risk of cardiovascular problems associated with testicular cancer treatment, survivors of the disease -- the most common type of cancer striking young men -- frequently report behaviors ...
Cancer
Jun 01, 2012 |
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Study suggests obese patients have more advanced, aggressive papillary thyroid cancer
A review of medical records of patients treated at an academic tertiary care center suggests that obese patients present to their physicians with more advanced stage and more aggressive forms of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), ...
Cancer
May 21, 2012 |
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Melanoma a big threat to older men
(HealthDay) -- Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer, a new survey reveals.
Cancer
May 18, 2012 |
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Cancer-causing skin damage is done when young
With high UV levels continuing in Queensland this autumn, young people are at risk of suffering the worst skin damage they will receive during their lifetime, research from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has found.
Cancer
May 10, 2012 |
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Improved treatment for head & neck cancers could soon be on its way, say UK researchers
Engineers and scientists at the University of Glasgow are developing a new method of treating head and neck cancers they believe will make therapy more targeted and effective.
Cancer
May 07, 2012 |
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Latest research confirms genetic susceptibility to lung cancer
Previous research has shown that Asian patients with lung cancer are more likely to harbor epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Furthermore, Asian patients with lung cancer are more likely to be non-smokers ...
Cancer
Apr 15, 2012 |
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Smoking found to be a risk factor for Barrett's esophagus
(HealthDay) -- Cigarette smoking may be a modifiable risk factor for Barrett's esophagus, according to a study published in the April issue of Gastroenterology.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Frequent dental X-rays linked to most common brain tumor
People who received frequent dental x-rays in the past have an increased risk of developing the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. That is the finding of a study published early online in Cancer, a peer ...
Cancer
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Increasing height and body mass index are risk factors for ovarian cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- Taller women are at a greater risk of ovarian cancer, a large study has found after bringing together all the evidence from clinical studies carried out worldwide.
Cancer
Apr 03, 2012 |
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Excess body weight associated with increased risk for prostate cancer recurrence
Researchers have found an association between excess body weight and an increased risk for cancer recurrence in men with clinically localized prostate cancer.
Cancer
Apr 03, 2012 |
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Insulin resistance increases risk of colorectal adenomas
(HealthDay) -- Insulin resistance (IR) and central obesity, as measured by waist to hip ratio (WHR), are associated with a significantly increased risk of colorectal adenomas, especially in men, according ...
Cancer
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Unhealthy behaviors more prevalent in survivors of multiple cancers, study shows
A study published by University of Kentucky researchers shows that survivors of multiple cancers report unhealthier behaviors post-diagnosis than control counterparts.
Cancer
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Broader screening for hepatitis C would be cost effective, study suggests
Broader screening to identify people infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) would likely be cost effective, according to a new report published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and available online. Significantly reducing HCV-related mortality and morbidity, however, will require a coordinated ...
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