Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth
Health
- December 3, 2008
And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say
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U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
Health
- November 25, 2008
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds
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Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Health
- November 18, 2008
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation
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Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
Health
- November 17, 2008
Such a test would be especially useful for blacks, other high-risk groups
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Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
Health
- November 16, 2008
Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease
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5 Reasons Women Should Still Take Vitamin D
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Heart to Heart
- November 12, 2008
The sunshine nutrient may not stop breast cancer, but it's still important to get enough.
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Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
Health
- October 30, 2008
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease
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12 Things You Should Know About Aspirin
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- October 28, 2008
It offers cardiovascular protection, but this pill is more nuanced than most of us might think.
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Prostate Cancer Throws Vitamin E Another Strike
By Adam Voiland -
On Men
- October 28, 2008
A tumor prevention trial is stopped early, marking yet another failure for antioxidants.
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Health Buzz: Vitamin E and Prostate Cancer and Other Health News
Health
- October 28, 2008
Disposable cameras as weapons against asthma; parents push for more kids to get flu shots
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Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients
Health
- October 27, 2008
Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism
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The Latest Thinking on Preventing Cancer
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- October 23, 2008
Researchers are looking into the roles played by vitamins, obesity, and environmental toxins.
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Lung Cancer Gene Discovery A Sign of Cancer's Future
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- October 23, 2008
Science is tackling gene-caused flaws, cancer stem cells, and earlier detection of tumors.
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New Prostrates Grown From Single Stem Cell
Health
- October 22, 2008
Researchers think feat could shed light on how cancer develops
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Rethinking Prostate Cancer in Older Men
Health
- October 17, 2008
Research suggests aggressive treatment is viable, even for patients in their late 70s
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Prostate Meds Not Tied to Increased Hip Fracture Risk
Health
- October 7, 2008
But long-term effects of hormone-blocking drugs still need review, study finds
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Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
Health
- October 6, 2008
Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found
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Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
Health
- September 23, 2008
Study found giving it before radiation raised death risk 20% in this group
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Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients
Health
- September 19, 2008
Hormone-deprivation Rx erodes bone, but meds like Fosamax can help, study shows
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Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
Health
- September 18, 2008
Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval
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Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
Health
- September 16, 2008
Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol
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Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings
Health
- September 8, 2008
Could complicate prostate cancer screening process, researchers say
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Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death
Health
- September 3, 2008
High, but still normal, levels triple risk of aggressive disease
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Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
Health
- September 3, 2008
But the findings could be pure chance, one expert says
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Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
Health
- August 19, 2008
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells
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