by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 28, 2023 | News
The finding, led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, could point toward more effective treatments to interrupt the process by which cancer cells divide quickly and spread. Source: NCI study challenges...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2023 | News
Dr. Ralph W. Moss and son Ben discuss the science behind the health benefits of chocolate and how this delightful indulgence, often considered a guilty pleasure, can play a vital role in our overall well being.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 26, 2023 | News
A true keto diet, such as the type used in the study, should only be considered under the supervision of a physician. \
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Federal suit brought by public health groups alleges agency’s science shows human risks and harm to endangered species
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 24, 2023 | News
18 million people around the world develop cancer every year, and it’s well known that physical inactivity increases the risk of getting it.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 24, 2023 | News
The nonprofit EWG, a non-governmental organization, said EPA’s decision allows the use of “a highly toxic agricultural chemical for use on crops like oats, wheat, and barley grown in the U.S.” If the decision goes final, EWG said it “would mark the first-ever approval...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 23, 2023 | News
Every year, thousands of pets develop tumors very similar to those found in people. Find drugs that work for canines, and human treatments should follow.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 23, 2023 | News
Makers of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) “forever chemicals” have a lot to hide. Exposure to the toxic compounds — found in everything from nonstick cookware and personal care products, like shampoo and dental floss, to waterproof rain gear — has been shown...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 22, 2023 | News
Video explainers on the different types of breast cancer Source: Breast Cancer Videos from Medical News Today
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 22, 2023 | News
This section will help you find resources and empower you to ask the right questions when seeking the best clinic, hospital, or practitioner for you. If you are considering traveling to another country, it is important to have a clear picture of what you are getting...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 21, 2023 | News
One woman denied a chemotherapy drug compares the situation to “triage on the battlefield”.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 20, 2023 | News
For some patients the risk of death within five years is as low as 0.2%, according to large-scale research
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 19, 2023 | News
In our Body Image After Cancer series, we talk to cancer survivors and experts about body image difficulties after a cancer diagnosis — and how to overcome them.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 18, 2023 | News
Following cancer prevention lifestyle recommendations cuts the risk of recurrence and death in high-risk breast cancer.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 17, 2023 | News
But, this is the issue. We tend to say “it’s just hair” to provide perspective, but these words minimize this often traumatic experience. Although I felt confident bald, I quickly realized this loss is not just about hair.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 17, 2023 | News
They both release and attract toxic chemicals, and appear everywhere from human placentas to chasms thirty-six thousand feet beneath the sea. Will we ever be rid of them? Source: How Plastics Are Poisoning Us | The New Yorker
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2023 | News
One woman shares her story of being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and then, years later, metastatic breast cancer.h
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2023 | News
A keto diet in mice slowed the growth of cancer cells but also promoted the wasting that is often associated with late-stage cancer, according to a new study.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 15, 2023 | News
Curcumin appears to be universally useful for just about every type of cancer, and has the most evidence-based literature supporting its use against cancer of any nutrient Source: The benefits of curcumin in tumor treatments – Nexus Newsfeed
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Sep 15, 2023 | News
The outdoor retail giant is the latest company with plans to get “forever chemicals” off its shelves. Source: Dick’s Sporting Goods bans PFAS in its clothing and other textiles – EHN