• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 24th, 2014
Cat Poop Might Hold the Key to Fighting Cancer

Cat Poop Might Hold the Key to Fighting Cancer

Researchers hope that organism in cat poop will one day serve as cancer treatment

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 15th, 2014
Psychoactive Ingredient in Cannabis Slows Tumor Growth

Psychoactive Ingredient in Cannabis Slows Tumor Growth

Researchers hope the ingredient, dubbed THC, might help treat cancer patients

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 9th, 2014
Extreme Obesity Can Take 14 Years Off People's Lives

Extreme Obesity Can Take 14 Years Off People's Lives

Study finds people suffering from extreme obesity have high chances to die young

High Cholesterol Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

High Cholesterol Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

For the time being, researchers cannot say how exactly these conditions are connected

3D Printing Used to Successfully Remove Inoperable Tumor from 5-Year-Old Cancer Patient

3D Printing Used to Successfully Remove Inoperable Tumor from 5-Year-Old Cancer Patient

3D printing helped doctors practice the surgery before performing it on a live patient

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 2nd, 2014
Chinese Herbal Extract Could Help Treat Pancreatic Cancer

Chinese Herbal Extract Could Help Treat Pancreatic Cancer

Evidence indicates the extract has the potential to help kill pancreatic cancer cells

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 25th, 2014
Virus Used to Kill Cancer Cells, Shrink Tumors Grown in Mice

Virus Used to Kill Cancer Cells, Shrink Tumors Grown in Mice

Researchers say the virus could help develop better cancer treatment options

63-Year-Old Cancer Patient Uses Back Scratcher to Chase Away Thief

63-Year-Old Cancer Patient Uses Back Scratcher to Chase Away Thief

The would-be thief is probably considering another career right about now

A Sedentary Lifestyle Ups Cancer Risk, Study Finds

A Sedentary Lifestyle Ups Cancer Risk, Study Finds

People who don't exercise are more vulnerable to colon and lung cancer

Broccoli Sprout Beverage Helps Fight Back the Effects of Air Pollution

Broccoli Sprout Beverage Helps Fight Back the Effects of Air Pollution

When consumed, the beverage helps eliminate pollutants inside a person's body

Chimera Causes Newly Discovered Form of Cancer

Chimera Causes Newly Discovered Form of Cancer

Researchers say this form of cancer is more common in women than in men

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 9th, 2014
Exercising Increases Life Expectancy in Breast Cancer Patients

Exercising Increases Life Expectancy in Breast Cancer Patients

Unfortunately, most people diagnosed with this condition fail to get enough exercise

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 5th, 2014
Weight Loss Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Weight Loss Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Bariatric surgery patients have cancer rates similar to those of normal weight people

Young Cancer Victim Leaves Inspirational Note to Family on Back of Her Mirror

Young Cancer Victim Leaves Inspirational Note to Family on Back of Her Mirror

Athena Orchard always maintained a positive outlook on life

Exercising Trumps Dieting in Terms of Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Exercising Trumps Dieting in Terms of Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Women who both exercise and watch their diet are less vulnerable to this condition

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 31st, 2014
Green Tea Can Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Evidence Suggests

Green Tea Can Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Evidence Suggests

Compounds in green tea found to act on the behavior of pancreatic cancer cells

Stephen Sutton: Thousands of People Gathered to Pay a Final Tribute to the Teenage Cancer Victim

Stephen Sutton: Thousands of People Gathered to Pay a Final Tribute to the Teenage Cancer Victim

The entire city was adorned with yellow ribbons in honor of the brave cancer campaigner

 
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