Health News
Cancer Care Demand May Cause Shortages
Medicine is an ever-changing field, adapting to trends in illnesses, changes in technology and new research. A new report looked at how the area of cancer care may change in upcoming years.
Foods that Fill You Up
Fad diets come and go, but one factor shared by most, if not all, successful diets is to burn more calories than consumed. This is simple in theory, but cutting back on calories often leaves one hungry and can increase temptations to stray from the diet. Here are some foods and nutrients that help fill you up and keep you feeling full for longer.
Common Risk Factors for the Deadliest Cancers
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in America. Here is a list of the six deadliest cancers and the common risk factors for these cancers.
Tips to Lower the Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer is largely preventable. Here are some tips people should consider to protect colon health and lower their risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Vitamin D Associated with Improved Breast Cancer Survival Odds
Many women who have faced breast cancer also face decreased odds of survival. Increasing concentrations of a vitamin in the blood might change those odds.
Difficult Choices When Dying of Cancer
Planning ahead is a useful strategy in many aspects of life, even when it comes to the end of life.
Calling Attention to Colorectal Cancer
If a screening could not just identify, but actually prevent cancer, you'd make an appointment, right? Experts are reminding the public that this can be the case for colorectal cancer.
Rx for Prostate Cancer Not for All Men
Preventing the spread of prostate cancer to bones can mean fewer fractures and slower progression of cancer. One medication used for this purpose appears safe, but may not be effective in some patients.
Prostate Surgery May be Better Choice for Younger Men
There's some debate on how to handle early prostate cancer. While some doctors recommend surgery to remove the entire prostate, others advise waiting and monitoring to see if the disease advances.
High Fiber Intake May Lower Colon Tumor Risk
Adding fiber to your diet is generally a healthy choice. It seems that fiber also may decrease the risk of getting a particular kind of colon tumor.