Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Cancer

Eat breakfast to ward off risk of cancer, heart disease

Are you one of those busy bees often skipping breakfast? Here’s why you should never miss out on the largest meal of the day.Not eating the first meal of the day could make you inefficient in fighting off infections...

Guide to gastric (stomach) cancer

What Is Gastric Cancer?It’s when healthy cells in your stomach change and start to grow out of control. It tends to slowly get worse over many years. It can start in any part of your stomach and can spread...

Can You Prevent Cancer? What Helps Lower Your Risk

Although there is no single way to prevent all cancers, there are things you can do that help lower your risk. Many of them are simple, everyday habits. Others are about working with your doctor to understand your unique...

After cancer & suicide attempt, Dwayne Johnson’s mom survives car crash

 Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed that his mum was involved in a scary road accident which left her car in a crumpled state. The wrestler-turned-actor known as 'The Rock' posted the image of the messed-up car to his Instagram...

Pele ‘doing very well’ and grateful for support

Brazilian football legend Pele has moved to reassure fans that he is in good health as he continues his fight against cancer. The 81-year-old posted a photo on social media in which he is seen smiling alongside his wife Marcia...

Pregnant women at cancer risk via dishware, hair colouring, plastics

Pregnant women who are exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines can have increased risk of cancer, says a new study. Melamine is found in dishware, plastics, flooring, kitchen counters, and pesticides; cyanuric acid is used as...

US intel says Putin fighting cancer, Kremlin denies

Russian President Vladimir Putin is fighting cancer and receiving aggressive treatment as he periodically stops making public appearances and has also possibly survived an assassination attempt, US intelligence experts have opined. But the Kremlin has stoutly denied such reports. The...

Breakthrough Covid more likely in cancer, Alzheimer’s patients

Breakthrough Covid-19 cases resulting in infections, hospitalisations and deaths are significantly more likely in cancer and Alzheimer's patients, according to two new studies. "breakthrough infection" is when a fully vaccinated person contracts Covid. Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University...

Do you take antioxidants to prevent heart disease and cancer?

Millions of people do. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, beta-carotene, and coenzyme Q10 are among the most common supplements I see on my patients’ medication records. The typical reasons for taking antioxidants include promoting health, slowing...