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Cancer (excluding benign tumors such as uterine fibroids).

01/14/2010 - News

Low Cholesterol Linked to Lower Risk of High-Grade Prostate Cancer

Lower cholesterol levels are associated with a lower risk of high-grade prostate cancer, according to a study published in the October issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Read more

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11/05/2009 - News

Medicine Nobel Prize Awarded for Research on Aging

Three scientists based in the United States won the Nobel prize for medicine in recognition of their discovery of telomerase, an enzyme that is linked to human cancer, aging, and age-related conditions. Read more

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10/14/2009 - News

Terminally Ill Patients May Benefit from End-of-Life Discussions

Patients with terminal illness seem to experience less stress if they have end-of-life discussions with their doctors, according to the results of a study published in the October 8, 2008 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association. Read more

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10/14/2009 - News

Think a Joint Isn't Harmful? Think Again.

New Zealand researchers have found that smoking a single marijuana joint is as carcinogenic to the lungs as 20 cigarettes. Read more

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10/14/2009 - News

More Reasons to Quit Smoking Now

The adverse effects associated with cigarette smoking have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and even death. But, how does quitting affect the risk of developing these health problems? In a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, investigators reported that women who quit smoking experience a rapid decline in their risk of death from heart disease. Read more

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09/18/2009 - News

Acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer

New studies show a link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer and reveal a genetic influence. Read more

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09/18/2009 - News

Yoga helps women with breast cancer

A new study shows that patients who participate in a yoga program during breast cancer treatment have better quality of life than those who do not. Read more

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09/18/2009 - News

African women more likely to have a specific type of breast cancer

A new study suggests that pre-menopausal African women are more likely to have basal-like breast cancer. Read more

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09/18/2009 - News

Hispanics and blacks diagnosed later with melanoma

Although white people are more at risk of melanoma, a new study shows that the disease can be worse in other ethnic groups. Read more

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05/08/2009 - News

Meta-Analysis Confirms Risk of Anemia Drug in Cancer Patients

Anemia, or red blood cell deficiency, is a common side effect of many chemotherapy drugs. Read more

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