A single therapy slows multiple cancers 

 Targeting a single protein can help fight both breast cancers and leukemias, according to two reports published on January 23 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (http://www.jem.org) (see also Leukemia).

The single protein is HSP90, which acts as a chaperone to protect other proteins in the cell. A team led by Ute Moll at ...

Lifestyle blamed for 40 percent of cancers
 

 
United Press International
 
01-25-12

Forty percent of cancers in women and 45 percent in men could be prevented by a healthier lifestyle, British researchers say.
 
A Cancer Research UK report found more than 100,000 cancers each year in Britain are ...

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bert Vorstman, a urologist with nearly 30 years expertise in prostate cancer ...

Six Symptoms We Should Never Ignore-As we get older, even those of us in the best of health will have various unusual symptoms. Some boomers and seniors ignore these problems or dismiss them as part of aging. But these six symptoms should never be ignored; they should be diagnosed as soon as possible:
 
- SHARP PAIN IN A JOINT: It could be nothing. Maybe you bumped your ...

Naturally Darken Your Hair With Herbs.  It seems as long as there has been people with grey hair there has been ways to get rid of the grey. In modern times most people utilize hair dye and chemicals including bleach. Obviously these havn’t been around as long (and some choose to take the route of not using chemicals) instead herbs have been used and believe  it or not it is ...

Finding Cancer with Nanotechnology & Much More 

New Tool for Finding Melanoma

Melanoma is the most feared of all skin cancers, and with good reason -- it’s so deadly that Americans die from it at the rate of one per hour! Adding to the frustration is the fact that melanoma is a cancer that can almost always be seen with the naked eye and that virtually all patients can survive it when it is detected and removed before it ...

My eye doctor is my hero. He saved my sight a few years ago when a broken tree branch found its way into my right eye. And he continues to check my eyes regularly to make sure all is well.

Anything I can do to keep my eyes healthy between visits? I asked him.

"Make sure you take a multivitamin every day," he said.

Tylenol poses a risk for cancer. If you can find some other way of dealing with that annoying headache besides reaching for your favorite over-the-counter painkiller, use it.

That's one lesson people might take from a new study that suggests frequent users of acetaminophen are at slightly ...

How should an affirmation be formed?   Building an affirmation can be a complex process, but if you follow these four simple rules you are well on your way to creating affirmations that work. The rules are:

•An affirmation needs to be present tense
•An affirmation needs to be positive
•An affirmation needs to be personal
...

Research from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Has Provided New Information about Joint Pain
According to a study from Torrance, United States, "Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH) D) concentrations have been associated with radiologic worsening of osteoarthritis in some reports. However, the results are mixed and few studies have evaluated associations between 25(OH) D concentrations and ...

Never, ever use the blow dryers found in restrooms. Several scientific studies have shown that  drying one's hands with a public restroom blow dryer as opposed to paper towels actually increases the number of germs on your hands.  I know the studies were all done by counting bacteria rather than viruses, and fungus, but germs all hang together. Misery loves company as they ...

WHEN IT COMES TO EXAMINING A POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT MELANOMA, BE SURE TO USE THE ABCDE RULE. 

   One of the best pearls for determining whether a nevus on the skin (or the ocular surface) might be malignant is to apply the ABCDE rule:

Asymmetry–One half of the lesion appears different from the other half.

Border–The border is irregular ...

Pecans may lower bad cholesterol
A handful of pecans each day may boost antioxidant levels in the body and help protect the heart, California researchers suggest.

Dr. Ella Haddad, associate professor at the School of Public Health at Loma Linda University in California, says pecans contain different forms of the antioxidant vitamin E, known as tocopherols, and the nuts are ...

Ways to Boost Energy Instantly
If you've ever skimped on your 7.5 hours of slumber, pushed yourself too hard during a midday workout, or spent the day camped out in a swivel chair with your eyes glued to a computer screen, you've surely encountered the infamous energy crash. And while reaching for Red Bull or scrounging for sugar may seem like the panacea, the effects of your quick fix ...

What I would do about the radiation scare.  With the ongoing nuclear plant issue in Japan many people have been asking about natural strategies to protect themselves against potential exposure. The media has suggested the use of potassium iodide during this crisis.

Potassium iodide in radiation emergencies
In 1982 the FDA approved potassium iodide to protect the ...

Health test: How finger lengths may point to disease susceptibilityApril 05--If you have an index finger shorter than your ring finger, your athletic performance is likely better than average. You may come across as aggressive. And you may be more susceptible to attention deficit disorder, autism, arthritis, and certain cancers -- including prostate cancer in men.

Health test: Is your booty too big?  The size of your caboose may give a more accurate assessment of body fat than the familiar BMI, or body mass index.

BMI, calculated by dividing weight by height, is by far the most commonly used obesity scale but it doesn't provide an accurate picture of body fat. Lean but muscular people, for instance, often have BMI ...

Stanford scientists build Parkinson's disease in a dish with cells from Google founder's mom Until now, there have been no witnesses to the death of brain cells in people with Parkinson's disease.

And like any murder mystery, this has slowed the search for the killer.

In a big break in the case, Stanford University scientists say they have re-enacted this ...

YOUR HOME IS YOUR FIRST DEFENSE AGAINST CANCER

April 07--[.jpg]An estimated 41 percent of all Americans born today will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). We are surrounded by cancer risks, and it is hard to pinpoint a direct cause for many cancer cases. Still, there are ways to reduce potential exposure cancer ...

Mediterranean diet slows cognitive decline

The Mediterranean diet, which reduces the risk of heart disease, some cancers and diabetes, may also reduce cognitive decline, U.S. researchers say.

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago say the Mediterranean diet -- lots of vegetables, fish, olive oil, legumes, non-refined cereals and moderate consumption of ...

Oregano oil may counter carcinogens
Dec. 21--When you salt and pepper your meat for flavor, you might want to shake on a little oregano for health reasons, a University of Arizona researcher says.

Food microbiologist Sadhana Ravishankar has found the oil from the herb can fight dangerous bacteria and compounds that can cause cancer.

The Idea

Ravishankar got ...

Colder temperatures mean more heart attacks

Dec. 16--When temperatures dip during cold snaps, your body notices.

And it's not just your fingers and toes. Recent research shows that the risk of heart attack rises whenever the temperatures drop.

In a study of hospital admissions in England and Wales, British researchers found that for every ...

GETTING THAT WINTER GLOW
Dec. 25--Come winter and it's time for some extra tender loving care for your skin. While the harsh summer sun may be out for some time, the dry winter winds can be equally unrelenting for the skin. The low humidity during winter can cause the skin to become dry, flaky and dull. So we give you expert tips and tricks on how to get that baby soft skin with a super ...

Discover these super foods for the holidays
 

Terry Rindfleisch, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

12-08-10

Dec. 08--You don't have to set aside or give up on good nutrition during the Christmas holidays.

Yes, you can enjoy your cookies, cakes and goodies once in a while, but the holidays also offer a time to ...

Topic: Regular Consumption of Grape Juice May Enhance Immunity in Adults
Reference: "Regular Consumption of Concord Grape Juice Benefits Human Immunity," Rowe CA, Percival SS, et al, J Med Food, 2010, Dec 7; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: Food Science & Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida , Gainesville, Florida, USA). 
Summary: In a ...

Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women of Normal Weight 
Reference: "Vitamin D Decreases Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women of Normal Weight in Subtropical Taiwan," Lees MS, Huang YC, et al, J Epidemiol, 2010 Dec 11; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of ...

Fresh data on nutrition are presented in the report 'Antiproliferative effects of apple peel extract against cancer cells.' "Studies have shown an inverse relationship between the consumption of apples and the risk of several cancers. The peels of apple, which have been shown to possess exceptionally high concentrations of antioxidants, are often discarded," researchers in the United ...

Scientists funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) found that volunteers who followed a low-calorie diet or a very low-calorie diet not only lost weight, but also significantly enhanced their immune response. The study may be the first to demonstrate the interaction between calorie restriction and immune markers among humans.

The lead researcher, Simin Nikbin Meydani, is ...

Now a new number is getting marquee treatment: a vitamin D level. Do you know yours?

In the past year, a test that checks vitamin D levels in the blood has surged in popularity among doctors.

This summer the Institute of Medicine is expected to revise its recommendation for daily vitamin D intake. Experts agree the current guidelines are far too low.

If you have ...

Hibiscus tea is made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, which has been used in folk medicine as a diuretic and for the treatment of several other complaints, including high blood pressure, liver diseases and fever. The pharmacological actions of the Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts include strong in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity.

Studies have shown that consuming hibiscus tea ...

People are living longer and healthier -- now what?
NewsRx.com

04-02-10

People in developed nations are living in good health as much as a decade longer than their parents did, not because aging has been slowed or reversed, but because they are staying healthy to a more advanced age (see also Duke University).

"We're living longer because people are reaching ...

People are often concerned about their weight because fashion trends and celebrities’ physical appearances influence popular body-image ideals—but these ideals do not necessarily represent healthy weight ranges.

Since people usually increase their body fat when they gain weight, overweight often leads to health risks.1 However, not all weight gain represents excessive fat. ...

After an imaging test revealed a small nodule in Dr. Len Lichtenfeld's lung, his doctor ordered a series of CT scans. But Lichtenfeld turned them down.
As deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, Lichtenfeld knew the tiny nodule probably wasn't dangerous and that new research has documented an increased risk of cancer from CT scans' X-rays.
"The reality ...

Does Cholesterol Really Matter?by Dr. Julian Whitaker
(NaturalNews) I'd like to shine the spotlight on one of medicine's sacred cows- the belief that lowering cholesterol with drugs protects against heart attacks and premature death. Our obsession with cholesterol began in the 1950s when studies linked high consumption of animal fat with high rates of heart disease. This opened the door ...

Freezing Out Breast Cancer
TAMPA, Fla., March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Interventional radiologists have opened the door to an encouraging potential future treatment for the nearly 200,000 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year: image-guided, multiprobe cryotherapy. In the first reported study, researchers were able to successfully freeze breast ...

Gilbert boy has heart valve implanted without surgery

The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz.

Miller Kaapke is a "miracle child" with congenital heart disease. He has defied doctors after he was pronounced dead, with no pulse for almost a half an hour.

The Gilbert 13-year-old has undergone open-heart ...

Japanese researchers have found that vitamin C may improve dark circles of the lower eyelid (DCLE) by thickening the eyelid dermis and concealing dark coloration due to congested blood (Skin Res Technol. 2009;15[2]:214–217). A total of 14 subjects with DCLE applied either 10% sodium ascorbate (ANa) or ascorbic acid glucoside (AG) lotion in split-face fashion (opposite side: vehicle only) ...

People who are usually happy, enthusiastic and content are less likely to develop heart disease than those who tend not to be happy, according to a major new study published (Thursday 18 February) (see also European Society of Cardiology).

The authors believe that the study, published in the Europe's leading cardiology journal, the European Heart Journal [1], is the first to show such ...

Suzy's Safety Checklist to Use Herbal Medicine And Drugs
Dear Pharmacist, I take eight different medications and six supplements each day. I worry constantly that they will interact. Please tell your readers what some of the most common interactions are? -- K.S., Decatur, Ill.

Clip this article, or forward it to someone you care for, because it just might save a life. I'm going ...

Naked Chocolate -- The Ultimate Aphrodisiac

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

02-12-10

Feb. 11--David Wolfe has astonishing news for chocolate lovers: Raw chocolate is actually one of the most nutritious foods on the planet! In his book with British raw food advocate Shazzie, Naked Chocolate, The Astonishing Truth about The World's Greatest Food, he documents ...

People who drink at least two sugary sodas a week have an increased risk of developing cancer of the pancreas, and researchers suspect the culprit is sugar, a study published Monday shows.

Analyses of data collected on 60,524 Singapore Chinese adults showed that people who drank two or more sugar-sweetened soft drinks a week were at greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared ...

If Passed, McCain Bill Would Eat Away at Supplement Sales. In the wake of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) “Supplement Safety Now” campaign, Senator John McCain last week introduced the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010, which is aimed at improving the current level of safety and transparency in the U.S. supplement industry. If signed into law, the legislation would ...

Jan 27--Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and subsidiary Barr Laboratories Inc. got a green light from a federal court yesterday to sell a generic version of Merck & Co. Inc.'s brain-cancer drug, Temodar.

A federal court judge in Delaware ruled that Merck's Schering Corp. unit and licensor Cancer Research Technology delayed pursuit of a key patent for more than a decade and thus ...