Of the 599 additives used in cigarettes, at least 69 are known to cause cancer, notes Tri-County Cessation Center. Cigarette smoking is responsible for 430,000 deaths annually and is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States....
Clinical studies have not proven a definite connection between high-protein diets and cancer. Some studies do, however, link animal fat intake and some types of cancer. Animals that supply large amounts of dietary fat generally also supply large...
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), people infected with HIV are substantially more at risk for developing some types of cancer. In fact, doctors define acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in part by the development of certain...
The American Cancer Society defines a risk factor as anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease. Having a risk factor--or several risk factors for that matter--doesn't ensure a person will develop that disease. The risk factors...
Breast cancer occurs when cells within the breast tissue begin to proliferate out of control, forming a tumor that can eventually prove fatal. Research into breast cancer has identified a number of causes and risk factors for the disease, as well...
Within the United States, over 40,000 women will be diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2010, according to health experts at the National Cancer Institute. This form of cancer, which is also referred to as endometrial cancer, develops when cancerous...
With over 21,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States alone, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer death and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women. Women with early ovarian cancer, often called a "silent...
There are numerous physical and psychological problems associated with breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women, second only to skin cancer. In 2006, more than 190,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer,...
Ovarian cancer may affect one or both ovaries and the diagnosis of this condition can be devastating. Because many of the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be attributed to other causes, many women are not diagnosed with the disease until the cancer...
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth and uncontrolled division of cells in the tissues of the breast. These malignant cells aggregate and turn into cancerous tumors. An invasive breast tumor attacks the surrounding tissue and spreads throughout...
Lung cancer is one of the more common forms of cancer experienced by Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in 2007 alone 203,536 men and women in the United States were diagnosed with lung cancer. Unfortunately,...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and the second-leading cause of cancer death. Although it can affect men in their 20s, the risk increases with age, specifically over the age of 50. Increased levels of testosterone do not...
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer in the United States, according to MayoClinic.com. As part of your treatment, your doctor may recommend working regular exercise into your daily routine. Exercise may also reduce the risk of forming lung...
Prostate cancer develops from cells in the prostate gland. It is the third leading cause of death from cancer among men in the United States, according to 2008 information from the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, the survival rates...
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, smoking and other forms of tobacco use are the number one cause of cancer. While this plays a significant role in the onset of lung cancer, dietary habits can also attribute to the development as...
Maintaining good colon health is important for having regular bowel movements and preventing or reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases, such as colon cancer. Several dietary factors have been found to promote large intestine health, such...
As a small walnut-shaped gland of the male reproductive tract, the prostate helps with production of semen. Unnecessary as it may be in older men, the prostate causes a lot of problems. Cancer of the prostate claims more than 32,000 lives...
A typical menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days, but cycles can range from 21 to 35 days in adults. A woman with a short menstrual cycle experiences her period more than once a month. Certain types of food can help to regulate your menstrual...
Monster drinks, manufactured by the Monster Beverage Company, are marketed as an energy booster. They come in a variety of flavors and formulas, each with slightly different nutritional information. Refer to the nutrition label on the back of the...
As a part of the urinary tract system, your kidneys are responsible for ridding your body of excess fluids and waste. Like all organs, your kidneys are are susceptible to cancer. According to the National Kidney Association, there are two types of...
Tumors in the colon include benign or cancerous growths in the large intestine. These masses can cause different symptoms in patients. Many patients with colorectal masses do not develop any symptoms during the first stages of the disease,...
Bladder cancer, a cancer that most commonly begins in the cells lining the bladder's interior, is diagnosed most often in older adults. Typically, it is caught at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to be successful. Although research...
Lipoic acid, or alpha-lipoic acid, is an antioxidant your body makes that helps cells convert blood sugar into energy, the University of Maryland Medical Center notes. Antioxidants are substances that protect your body from free radicals that are...
Scientists believe that a diet high in fruit and vegetable consumption may have a protective effect in preventing cancer, especially cancers like breast cancer and colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends eating five or more...
Broccoli and tomatoes are nutrient-dense foods that contain high concentrations of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, such as phytonutrients. Eating generous amounts of a variety of colors of vegetables, such as broccoli and tomatoes, may reduce...
Proper dietary management is one of the keys to evading potential complications of a colostomy. Leaking of the colostomy and odor are difficulties that may be avoided if you follow a few general dietary recommendations. Limiting foods that produce...
Skin cancer comes in a variety of forms: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma and together are the most common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer is associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from either the sun or...
The topic of soy consumption, especially during pregnancy, is one of inconclusive and conflicting findings. It is thought that soy intake may decrease estrogen levels and thyroid function during pregnancy. Past studies have also shown that soy...
Soy lecithin is added to many processed foods as an emulsifier and soybean oil is present in a wide variety of packaged foods. Many women take soy as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for menopause despite the uncertainty of the...
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