Despite advances in technology, liver cancer is still difficult to treat, particularly in the later stages when the survival rate is very slim. Surgical removal is often the best solution. Surgery can be difficult because the tumors are often too...
A normal heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Tachycardia, the medical term for a rapid heart rate, is defined as a heart rate of greater than 100 beats per minute. During exercise or vigorous activity, the heart beats faster to...
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Colon cancer is classified as stage IV if the cancer has spread (metastasized) beyond the colon to other organs in the body.
Sunscreen doesn't block the sun from sending vitamin D and causing vitamin D deficiency. However, sunscreen use can lead to vitamin D deficiency if you don't expose your unprotected skin to sunlight. The sun emits ultraviolet light that activates...
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in breast cells. According to the Mayo Clinic, breast cancer is the most common cancer after skin cancer in women. However, breast cancer rates have dropped likely due to the increase in breast cancer...
Recent findings by the American Medical Association suggest that regular sexual activity may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by as much as one-third. Though they're not quite sure why, researchers found that men who ejaculated 20 times per...
More than 30 percent of all cancer deaths are preventable, according to the World Health Organization. Lifestyle, including diet, plays a definite role in the prevention of cancer, which is second only to heart disease as a cause of death in the...
Green tea has antioxidants that may help protect the body's cells from becoming damaged and even protect against various cancers. It is believed that the polyphenol chemicals have the healthful antioxidant properties to fight against cancer,...
Annual cancer deaths rank second among the leading causes of death in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Depending on the aggressive quality of the cancer and the time line in...
Curcumin is a chemical compound found commonly in turmeric, a popular Asian spice. Asian cultures have used the entire spice as a remedy for multiple ailments for thousands of years. More recently, curcumin extracts obtained from turmeric have...
According to the National Cancer Institute, 61 was the median age for a breast cancer diagnosis from 2002 to 2006. However, younger women do get breast cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that for 2009 the U.S. will have 18,640...
There are numerous diseases associated with alcoholism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prolonged excessive alcohol consumption or binge drinking often leads to significant health problems, due to the increased...
The bulb of the garlic plant offers several interrelated benefits for overall human health. According to the American Heart Association, garlic cloves contain sulfur-based compounds also found in onions, leeks, shallots and chives. These...
Selenium is a naturally occurring mineral found in the soil and is vital in strengthening the body’s immune system. The mineral does this by combining with different proteins in the body to form antioxidants that enhance good health....
Isoflavones, found in soy foods, are compounds that bind to estrogen receptors and mimic estrogen. They might even reduce premenstrual and menopause symptoms. In contrast, high estrogen levels correlate to higher rates of breast cancer. The good...
Green tea extract and hoodia are popular supplements, often marketed for their potential as weight loss supplements. While green tea extract and hoodia supplements are generally safe when taken as recommended, you should always check with your...
Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG is a polyphenols compound found in green tea. EGCG is supposed to be the active compound that is responsible for antioxidant properties of green tea and possibly fat burning properties. In Chinese medicine, EGCG is...
The normal function of the liver is to clear toxins, process drugs, make glucose and provide amino acids and other building blocks for the body. When toxins or disease affect the hepatocytes or liver cells, the damaged cells send enzymes into the...
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow. Certain chemicals are suspected as a cause, although the risk remains ill defined. Because multiple myeloma is rare, if a study is not large enough, it may lack the statistical power...
Asian vegetables, such as shiitake mushrooms and Japanese eggplants, are low in calories, but very nutrient dense. Many Asian vegetables have antioxidants and healthy phytochemicals that are not typically found in vegetables in the standard...
There is a variety of artificial sweeteners available today, many of which offer low or no-calorie options for people who want to indulge their sweet tooth but who aren't keen on the calories that normally accompany sweets. Saccharin and aspartame...
Although breast cancer can occur in men or women, it is much more common in women, and, according to 2009 information from the Mayo Clinic, is actually the number one most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in women. Breast cancer is also the...
Uterine fibroids are benign growths of the uterus, often appearing during the childbearing years. Also known as myomas, fibromyomas and leiomyomas, uterine fibroids are not associated with an elevation of uterine cancer rates, and they almost...
Advanced, or end stage lung cancer is a medical prognosis, not an actual tumor staging. When one is diagnosed with end stage lung cancer, this means that traditional curative options have been exhausted and the cancer will progress and eventually...
Green tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, second only to water, and has been consumed for at least 5,000 years, according to the University of Maryland. Add some citrus, such as lemon or lime juice, and you'll make one of the...
Smoking is the number-one cause of lung cancer, and it is also the most easily preventable risk factor. If you've tried to quit before and failed, talk to your doctor. There's help available to you that goes beyond nicotine gum and psychological...
Smoking causes lung cancer, as well as heart disease, and contributes to a long list of other maladies. It also depletes vitamins and other nutrients from the body. Some scientists believe that this depletion may at least contribute to the health...
Nutrition and exercise can influence cancer through prevention and relief. Eating the right foods can help reduce your risk of developing cancer, and so can exercise. Physical activity can also be used as a means to reduce fatigue and increase...
The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, regulates the body's energy level, including heart rate and pulse. Exposure to radiation increases the risk for thyroid cancer, particularly papillary or follicular types, reports the...
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