Monday, October 14, 2024

More Time Spent Sitting Linked To Higher Risk of Death; Risk...

A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds it's not just how much physical activity you get, but how much time you spend sitting that can affect your risk of death.

Vitamin B6 Linked To Lowered Lung Cancer Risk

High levels of amino acid methionine also seem to help, study finds. While it may be a bit early to start popping supplements, a new study finds that people with high levels of vitamin B6 may be less likely to develop lung cancer than those with low concentrations.

New Combination Effective Against Pancreatic Cancer: Substance In Broccoli Supports Cancer...

The new cancer medication sorafenib looks promising. Sorafenib is used for advanced liver and kidney cancer and also appears to be effective against cancer stem cells in pancreatic cancer.

Cardiologists Discover Cancer Risks In Blood Pressure Medications

University Hospitals Case Medical Center cardiologists have uncovered new research showing an increased risk of cancer with a group of blood pressure medications known as angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs).

Olive Oil Could Guard Against Developing Ulcerative Colitis

Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study coordinated by medical researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked To Liver Scarring, Research Suggests

High fructose corn syrup, which some studies have linked to obesity, may also be harmful to the liver, according to Duke University Medical Center research. "We found that increased consumption of high fructose corn syrup was associated with scarring in the liver, or fibrosis...

Walnuts Slow Prostate Tumors In Mice, Study Finds

Walnut consumption slows the growth of prostate cancer in mice and has beneficial effects on multiple genes related to the control of tumor growth and metabolism, researchers at UC Davis and the...

Better Prognosis Markers For Prostate Cancer Found

Measuring levels of the active form of the protein EGFR in the tumor and its vicinity can provide a more reliable prognosis for individuals with prostate cancer. This is what UmeƄ University researcher Peter Hammarsten and his associates write in a study in the leading scientific journal Clinical Cancer.

Using Nitroglycerin To Treat Prostate Cancer Shows Potential To Halt Disease

Treatment of prostate cancer using a very low dose of nitroglycerin may slow and even halt the progression of the disease without the severe side effects of current treatments, Queen's University researchers have discovered. The findings are the result of the first-ever...

Blueberries Counteract Intestinal Diseases

It is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research from the Lund University Faculty of Engineering in Sweden shows that blueberry fibre are important and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, such as ulcerative colitis...

Molecular ‘Firing Squad’ In Mice Triggered By Overeating Destroys Metabolism

Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for diabetes. The new study...

Friendly Bacteria Love The Humble Apple

Why does an apple a day keep the doctor away? New research published in the open access journal BMC Microbiology contributes to our understanding of why eating apples is good for you. Microbiologists from the National Food Institute at the University of Denmark fed rats on a diet that was rich...