cancer
9 May 2017
Alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in a large study of African-American women, indicating that they, like white women, may benefit from limiting alcohol.
13 Apr 2017
Besides the traditional use of insects such as termites and grasshoppers as part of the Nigerian diet for their nutritive values, scientists have bioengineered these local delicacies in the treatment of cancer...
8 Apr 2017
More than nine in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost 8 in 10 have more than one. So chances are, you’ll have one sooner or later. But there are things you can do to live a healthier life.
30 Mar 2017
In spite of its utilitarian value, asbestos has been linked to several forms of cancer, the most well-known of which are lung cancer and mesothelioma that forms in the linings of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testes.
15 Mar 2017
Types linked to obesity include breast, oesophagus, stomach, bowel, rectum, biliary tract system, pancreas, womb, ovary, kidney and the blood cancer myeloma.
9 Mar 2017
"I was actually screened a few months ago for cancer cells for which I am currently being treated," he wrote. "My life is not in danger today," added the 73-year-old who has been described as the French Elvis.
25 Feb 2017
If you are overweight, those extra pounds drive up your chances of several types of cancer, including in your esophagus, pancreas, colon, kidneys, and thyroid gland.
23 Feb 2017
Expectations are that the screening will lead to early detention and help the country to come down hard on widespread of cancer in the country thereby, reducing yearly loss to the life threatening disease.
22 Feb 2017
The bacteria that cause food poisoning could be used to kill cancer, medical experts said.
6 Feb 2017
About 8.8 million people die every year from cancer, mostly in low and middle-income countries because cancer cases are diagnosed too late.This is coming as the total annual economic cost of cancer through healthcare expenditure......
27 Jan 2017
Tests on best-selling crisps, biscuits and baby food showed raised levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
26 Jan 2017
People who are frequently depressed or anxious may run a higher risk of dying from certain types of cancer, researchers said on Thursday.