Medical News on Cancer
What are the benefits of glutathione?
Dec 10, 2018
Glutathione is an antioxidant that helps make proteins in the body and may have a variety of other health benefits. Learn more about the effects of glutathione here. Read More
Is it possible to reverse 'chemo brain?'
Dec 08, 2018
'Chemo brain' affects many people who have undergone cancer treatment. What happens in the brain, and how can we reverse this effect? Read More
A new blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer's
Dec 08, 2018
New research focuses on an accurate blood test for Alzheimer's disease. If scientists replicate the study's promising results, it may be a breakthrough. Read More
Diabetes: Fasting before a blood test might actually be harmful
Dec 07, 2018
Is it actually a good idea for people with diabetes to fast before having a blood cholesterol test? A new study suggests this may do more harm than good. Read More
What are the complications of HIV?
Dec 06, 2018
While modern medical treatments have drastically reduced the risk of HIV complications, people living with HIV may be more prone to certain illnesses. Learn more here. Read More
Infections and cancer: The link could be stronger than we think
Dec 06, 2018
Study reveals a common cellular mechanism through which bacterial infection could promote cancer and increase resistance to anticancer drugs. Read More
Iron-rich foods for vegetarians and vegans
Dec 05, 2018
Iron is an essential nutrient. Many plant-based foods contain iron, including lentils, beans, tofu, and blackstrap molasses. Learn about these and other iron-rich vegetarian foods here. Read More
PSA levels after prostatectomy
Dec 05, 2018
A prostatectomy is one treatment option for prostate cancer. It involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland. Following a prostatectomy, doctors carry out regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing to check that the cancer is not returning. Learn more about PSA after a prostatectomy here. Read More
Can drinking alcohol lead to prostate cancer?
Dec 05, 2018
Doctors do not fully understand what causes prostate cancer. This disease may have an association with alcohol, but scientists need to do more research to confirm the potential link. Here, learn more about the risks of alcohol, how doctors screen for and treat prostate cancer, and the survival rates for this disease. Read More
Universal 10-minute cancer test in sight
Dec 05, 2018
Cancer cells have a unique pattern of chemical tags on their DNA, which differs from that of healthy cells and could serve as the basis for a universal test. Read More
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