There is growing evidence that the foods we eat can increase the chances of developing certain types of cancer. A new report by the World Cancer Research Fund International says that stomach cancer is one of them.
Often called a “wonder drug,” aspirin reduces aches and pains, fever, and swelling, and lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. But few of us ever imagined that it might also lower our chances of developing several types of cancer, and help keep cancer from spreading.
Answers to common questions about phthalates and the possible risks.
Nicholas J. Jury, PhD and Diana Zuckerman, PhD It has taken many years to determine how Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War has harmed the health of those who were exposed. One of the reasons is that it can take decades for cancer to develop after a dangerous exposure. Agent Orange was used […]
By Anna E. Mazzucco, Ph.D. If you have uterine fibroids and are considering treatment or if you’ve heard about uterine morcellation in the news, this article will help you understand the issue. What are power morcellation devices? A power morcellation device is a small surgical tool which cut tissue into smaller pieces. This allows […]
December 2013. Endometrial cancer—also called uterine cancer—is the most common cancer affecting a woman’s reproductive system. It is diagnosed when tumors start growing in the lining of the uterus, which is called the endometrium. If you’re having any pain in the pelvic area or experiencing unusual bleeding or discharge, be sure to tell your doctor.