Articles, tagged with "cancer deaths", page 3
12th May 2010
The overuse of Computed Tomography-CT scans in Australia, with doctors being urged to stop the indiscriminate ordering of scans which can cause cancer.
The Medicare watchdog says there is an alarming trend of doctors using the scans without clinical ju...
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Author:
colin
07th April 2010
What is prostate cancer? Before exploring some information of natural prostate cancer treatment options we have to define first what prostate cancer is. Prostate cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the prostate, walnut-size gland located just below...
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Author:
john daniel
18th March 2010
Since 2000, numerous research studies have shown a link between vitamin D deficiency and cancers-including breast, prostate, colon, pancreatic, ovarian and kidney. Researchers now believe increasing the active level of vitamin D, 25-hydroxyvitamin D woul...
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Author:
Dr. Elaine Ferguson
22nd February 2010
What is mastectomy?
The surgical procedure of complete or partial removal of one or both the breast tissues is referred to as mastectomy. Breast Cancer is the most common cause of death among women in the United States and it also attributes to one perce...
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Author:
Albert
16th February 2010
Being overweight in America is an epidemic, with sixty percent of Americans in that category. It is more of a problem than aesthetics, it is a significant health issue and over forty years of research has proven that losing weight is a better strategy f...
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Author:
BeachLife
15th February 2010
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Tracy E. Austin, MD
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 07:01 PM
Obstetricians/Gynecologists-OB-GYNs-New York:
A Silent Killer of Women
Cancer is defined as a disea...
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Author:
smilemd
01st February 2010
Prostate disease
In 1993 an estimated 35,000 men died in America from prostate cancer, arrive at an agreement to The American Cancer Society. It is the second leading effect of cancer deaths in men, behind lung melanoma. The news does not get slightly ...
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Author:
Health4Life
27th January 2010
In 1993 an estimated 35,000 men died in America from prostate cancer, according to The American Cancer Society. It is the Second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, behind lung cancer. The news does not get any better.For people age 50 to 60, compared ...
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Author:
Health4Life
15th January 2010
This article deals with a few facts you should know about breast cancer. It helps you understand that you are not alone in your endeavour against this disease. Armed with knowledge you can make informed decisions and asking your doctor is the next best th...
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Author:
Danielle Summers
07th January 2010
Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths today. Most of people are wondering why? There are few famous and influential people who suffered and died because of this deadly disease.
The health of our colon is vital to the health of every as...
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Author:
karensmith
29th December 2009
Cancer that grows in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the U.S. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only one man in 34 w...
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Author:
Marvin Cervantes
29th December 2009
Breast cancer usually happens when certain cells located in the breast start to grow out of control, taking over nearby tissue and spreading throughout the body. Large collections of this infected tissue are called "tumors". Some tumors are not even con...
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Author:
Marvin Cervantes
14th December 2009
A recent study from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ranked developed nations based on life expectancies. Unfortunately, Americans don't live the longest. Despite our technological advances in medicine and billions in health care ...
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Author:
Yamileth Medina
11th December 2009
The biggest cause of cancer deaths in children, leukemia cancer, which is a cancer of tissues that leads to blood cell abnormality, can damage the chromosomes or genes.
Leukemia affects white children whole lot more than black children.
There are va...
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Author:
Neelima Reddy
09th December 2009
Obesity is a condition in which excess fat leads to impairments in health. It's usually defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m² where excess weight is gained due to energy intake exceeding energy expenditure.
Risks
Both being obese...
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Author:
Mark John