Cancer

Aspartame Causes Cancer in Rats
Rats given varying doses of aspartame -- the second most widely used artificial sweetener in the world -- experienced a statistically significant increase in the incidence of malignant tumors, lymphomas and leukemias in a recent study. The effects were observed at a daily dose of 20 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of body weight -- which is less than the current acceptable daily intake for humans.

OneThird of Cancer Deaths Could Be Avoided
Of the seven million worldwide cancer deaths reported in 2001, 35 percent were attributable to nine well-known behavioral and environmental risk factors. The nine risk factors are overweight and obesity; low fruit and vegetable intake; physical inactivity; smoking; alcohol use; unsafe sex; urban air pollution; indoor smoke from household use of coal; and contaminated injections in healthcare settings.

Identifying the Signs of Breast Cancer
This article gives a basic outline of the symptoms of breast cancer and the available options

Mammograms Are No Joke They Can Save Lives
Mammograms are the gold standard in the early detection of breast cancer. I believe that many women are reluctant to have a mammogram for various reasons. I hope that this article will help women to feel more at ease and comfortable about mammography.

Attack of the Cancer Fighting Tomatoes
Article explores the cancer fighting power of tomatoes. A variety of studies indicate that a diet rich in tomato based products (tomato paste sauce juice soup and ketchup) can significantly reduce the risk of prostate lung and colon cancer.

Testosterone and Prostate Cancer
DHT that doesnt get burned up during sex or working out is also what is at the root of your prostate problems to begin with.

Sexuality and Cancer Treatment
You will not believe this statement that cancer treatment might affect one’s sexual life. But this is true. Studies have shown that operation done to treat cancer damages some nerves and that leads to impotence or Erectile Dysfunction...

Why You Should Consider An Herbal Colon Cleanse
Herbal colon cleansing may decrease the risks of developing certain health problems. Many people who are affected by a health condition have found that cleansing can help their body rejuvenate itself naturally.

Cant Stop Smoking Start Drinking Tea
Let me start off by saying, that this is not an article about how to stop smoking. In a way, it is quite the opposite. Whether it is a pipe, cigar, or cigarettes, some of us have found that we are smokers. Maybe you have attempted to quit, and maybe you havent cared enough to try. Either way, the truth remains, "I am a smoker." If this sounds familiar, then you I write this for you.

Mesothelioma a Cancer Caused by Asbestos
The internal organs of the human body are encased in a protective sac called the mesothelium. Examples of mesothelilial membranes are the peritoneum (abdominal organs), pleura (lungs), and pericardium (heart).

Prostate Cancer Symptoms Benefits of Early Diagnosis
In recent years the life expectancy of prostate cancer sufferers has dramatically increased, primarily thanks to the introduction of early detection programs and greater public awareness allied with overall healthier lifestyles.

Diseases Caused by Smoking Surgeon Generals Report Expands List
U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona today released a new comprehensive report on smoking and health, revealing for the first time that smoking causes diseases in nearly every organ of the body.

Skin Cancer Coming to a Face Near You
Chances are fairly good that you will have to have skin cancer surgically removed from your face during your lifetime. Is there an alternative to the knife?

Sending Smoke Signals
A law to ban smoking in public places could save more lives more quickly than the development of a single new anti-cancer drug - according to the charitable group Cancer Research UK.

10 Options in Treating Mesothelioma
As with any cancer, treatment for Mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the progression of the disease, the age as well as state of health of the patient.

Asbestos Can You Sue For Mesothelioma Too
Asbestosis occurs when an inhaled asbestos particle irritates the bodys natural defence mechanisms, causing inflammation and scarring which eventually restricts lung function.

Retinoblastoma Treatment
The treatment of retinoblastoma is often dependent on the individual sufferer in question.

Lung Cancer Treatment Options Beating Lung Cancer
If you or a loved one have lung cancer, you are probably wondering about the many options to treat your disease. Here are the most common options doctors currently are using to treat lung cancer.

Mesothelioma Asbestos In My Body
It is one of the most deadly cancers known to man; the average life span of an afflicted person from the time of diagnosis until death is less than 24 months.

Cancer Preventive Measures
The first step in cancer prevention is learning what causes it and the risk factors involved. Avoiding these risk factors can help a person reduce the likelihood of having cancers.