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Vitamin D and Men’s Health
Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because exposure to sunlight is the main catalyst for our bodies to manufacture Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to both women’s and men’s health. Vitamin D allows the body to better absorb calcium, a mineral necessary for optimum bone health. Because Vitamin D can be [...]
Continue reading...Sun Block Can Block Your Absorption of Vitamin D
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Every summer, you hear how important it is to wear your sun block so you don’t suffer from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. However, the very same sun block that is supposed to keep you safe is also affecting your ability to absorb vitamin D from the sun, which could cause vitamin [...]
Continue reading...Masturbation and Sex Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
Monday, March 8, 2010
Dr. Polyxeni Dimitropoulou of the University of Cambridge conducted a study that yielded some interesting results. It focused on the early sexual activity of men diagnosed with prostate cancer. About the Study The study took prostate cancer diagnosed men and asked them a series of questions about their sexual activity in their twenties, thirties and forties. Some [...]
Continue reading...Preventing Breast Cancer Progression by Eating Bitter Melon
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Scientists have found properties in a bitter melon grown in Asia, Africa and South America that can stop the progression of breast cancer. It works by stopping cancer cell growth with a certain chemical found in the fruit. It can also help kill off the cancer cells. What Is the Bitter Melon? If you are looking for [...]
Continue reading...Protect Yourself from Mesothelioma
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Many people don’t understand how their work environment can affect their health later on in life. They don’t take safety precautions and believe they are invincible. While some others, unfortunately become exposed to dangerous chemicals accidentally and face the health effects years later. Understanding Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is caused by a prolonged exposure to asbestos and accidental inhalation [...]
Continue reading...Breast Cancer Facts
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer found in women, although it is possible for men to get breast cancer (among them are actor Richard Roundtree and former KISS drummer Peter Criss). However, when detected early, breast cancer is very treatable. When considering the symptoms of breast cancer, many people automatically think [...]
Continue reading...The Cancer Risk of Tanning Beds
Friday, February 26, 2010
Spring break is fast approaching and many college kids are thinking about how they will look the best on the beach. Many believe that having a tan is the best way to step out in their bikinis. Many of these spring breakers will flock into tanning salons with tanning beds to get their tan on. [...]
Continue reading...Cancer Risk with Artificial Sweetener Aspartame and New AminoSweet
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Aspartame can cause cancer in the brain, lymph glands and kidneys if used as an artificial sweetener. This finding was discovered in 2006 by the Italian Ramazzini Foundation, when a study looked at 200 rats who ingested the aspartame at much lower doses than what humans usually ingest. In 2007, the same foundation discovered that [...]
Continue reading...Drinking Soda Leads to Pancreatic Cancer or Does It?
Monday, February 8, 2010
A new study in Singapore found a correlation between people who drank two or more sodas a week and development of pancreatic cancer. However, there needs to be further research to prove that there is a definite link between soda and this deadly form of cancer. Consider This Before You Stop Drinking Soda One of the problems [...]
Continue reading...New Cancer Research: Diet May Protect Against Lung Cancer for Smokers
Friday, January 29, 2010
In a study from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), smokers who change their diet may be able to protect themselves from nicotine induced lung cancer. Gene Methylation: The Fuel of Cancer Methylation has been identified as one of the genes responsible in the onset and progression of lung cancer. It is what specialists search for when looking [...]
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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