Category: cancer

Microorganisms in the Gut Decide How Well Your Body Fights Cancer (Part 6)

In this series, we’ll share how the latest developments in this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new strategies to heal and prevent disease. Previously: Short-chain fatty acids—created by the microbiome—are the main metabolites it makes that link the gut to disease.  Mind-blowing studies are revealing miraculous qualities of our gut…


These 6 Symptoms May Indicate Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is a tumor that develops in the thyroid gland. Symptoms may include an enlarged thyroid gland, sore throat, and fatigue. The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased in recent decades, possibly due to advances in diagnostic techniques. According to 2020 figures, more than 950,000 people in the United States have thyroid cancer. 4…


MIT Scientists Create New Nanoparticle Sensors to Detect Early Cancer via Simple Paper Test

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed nanoparticle sensors that could diagnose early-stage cancer through a simple urine test on a strip of paper. The scientists said these sensors, designed to detect many cancerous proteins, could also distinguish the type of tumor, how it responds to treatment, and whether it has metastasized….


Health Effects of Fluoride: The Science

In this series, we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: A cavity epidemic made water fluoridation seem like a public health miracle, but the research that followed provided a mixed…


HPV Vaccine: Is It Even Worth It?

California just passed a health bill that aims to increase vaccination rates in schools and colleges against a sexually transmitted virus.  Lawmakers believe vaccination against HPV, or the human papillomavirus, will help reduce the risk of rare cancers five to 20 years down the line. But many parents are calling the bill deceptive. Testimonies during…


‘Dancing With the Stars’ Head Judge Len Goodman Dies Aged 78

Len Goodman, a long-time head judge on the hit TV shows “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing” died on April 22 at a hospice in southeastern England, his agent confirmed Monday. He was 78. “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully,” his manager, Jackie Gill, told…


Most Common Cancer in Men Under 40: 4 Symptoms to Watch Out For

According to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, a male is diagnosed with testicular cancer every hour. It can affect men at any age, but unlike other cancers, it’s much more prevalent in young people. Testicular Cancer Bears the Greatest Risk for Young Men The odds of getting testicular cancer are about 1 in 270. However,…


Thin Outside, Fat Inside: Invisible Killer That May Cause Cancer

Visceral fat, also known as abdominal fat, is the fat that surrounds internal organs in the abdomen. While it is normal and necessary for the body to store some fat for energy and insulation, excess visceral fat can harm health. One of the reasons for this is that visceral fat can cause inflammation in the…


Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee Won’t Be Present for House Votes After Undergoing Cancer Surgery

Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) remains in hospital and will miss out on various votes in the U.S. House of Representatives after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his tonsil, his office said in a statement on April 17. “This afternoon, the Congressman had a surgery to remove a small cancerous tumor found in his…


Treatment Vs. No Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer Had Similar Results Over 15 Years, 1 Question Raised

Every cancer diagnosis comes with a range of reactions, including the natural inclination to act as quickly as possible to choose and begin treatment. However, a new study has revealed that, in the case of prostate cancer, over 15 years, outcomes were surprisingly similar for two treatments—prostatectomy and radiotherapy—and one nontreatment, called active monitoring. The…