Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women, second only to lung cancer. Research shows that 13% of all women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Although, no one knows the exact causes of breast cancer, but by educating yourself and taking control of some lifestyle factors, you can lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

Here are five simple things you can  take to reduce your risk of breast cancer:

1. Eat a Healthy Diet

Eating well is also important to improve your health and reduce your cancer risk. Take a good hard look at what you typically eat each day and incorporate the following suggestions to build a healthy diet plan for yourself:

- Add more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your diet. These foods are rich in antioxidants which help to prevent cell damage associated with cancer development.

- Processed and red meats: Cutting back on processed meats like hot dogs, bologna, and luncheon meat, and red meats like beef, pork and lamb may help reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancers. These foods are also high in saturated fat, so eating less of them and eating them less often will also help you lower your risk of heart disease. (more…)

EASD 2009: Lantus defended amid allegations of increased cancer risk

It presenters at the conference discussed the current evidence and its limitations. However, a potential mechanism by which insulin could promote cancer cell growth was also proposed. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=91847&rt=Commercial-Insight-Cardiovascular-and-Metabolic-Market-Overview-Diabetes-to-the-fore-as-generics-hit-primary-care-markets.html )

Although the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) recommended the continued use of Lantus in type 1 and type 2 diabetics, it has called for increased research into the relationship between insulin therapy – particularly Lantus (insulin glargine; Sanofi-Aventis) – and the risk of cancer.

It was postulated during the discussion at the 2009 EASD meeting that insulin use may be related to the increased incidence of cancer seen in diabetics over that seen in the general population. The preliminary data discussed in the symposium suggested lower rates of cancer with Levemir (insulin detemir; Novo Nordisk) compared to neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH), but higher rates with Lantus. (more…)

Eating or drinking this tasty, nutrient rich fruit might help to slow of stop breast cancer according to a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research. The work identifies a group of phytochemicals known as ellagitannins, abundant in pomegranates, that inhibit the growth of estrogen responsive breast cancers in the lab.

The researchers believe the ellagitannins in pomegranates work by inhibiting a key enzyme (known as aromatase) the body uses to make estrogen, which is suspected of a role in breast cancer growth.

“Phytochemicals suppress estrogen production that prevents the proliferation of breast cancer cells and the growth of estrogen-responsive tumors,” explains researcher Shiuan Chen, PhD, director of the Division of Tumor Cell Biology and co-leader of the Breast Cancer Research Program at City of Hope in Duarte, California. (more…)

You know that weight lifting can make you healthier but how? Many people know what is good and bad in terms of exercise and nutrition but they do not really know why. If you fall into this camp of people who know but don’t really know then rest easy. You are about to learn exactly how weight lifting can make you healthier.

Weight Management

When you lift weights then you put on more muscle. Muscle burns calories all the time, just being there on your body. This means that even though you only life weights a few times a week, the muscle that you put on is burning more calories for you around the clock.

In fact, one pound of muscle can burn off up to 50 calories each day. Instead of cutting food out of your presumably already healthy diet, just lift weights and put on a few extra pounds of muscle. You’ll be slimmer in no time. And your body will have the nice shape that comes with toned muscle too. (more…)

Cancer these days are so common that there is a 50 to 75 per cent chance that someone in you family could be diagnosed with it. Cancer takes many forms and to date, there is no known cure that can completely eliminate this disease.

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that causes different types of cancers. The HPV 16 and HPV 18 cause cervical and vulval cancer. A recent study by a leading Cancer Research scientific team found a vaccine to combat against certain forms of the Human Papilomavirus.

The vaccine, known as TA-HPV was modified from a smallpox vaccine. Scientists tested the vaccine in 18 women with Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN), a form of vulval cancer. This form of vulval cancer is very hard to treat as the precancerous lesions appear on the lining of the vulva. (more…)

The mere mention of the word Cancer scares people endlessly. The causes of cancer are the abnormal growth of cells which multiply endlessly to form a tumour like growth. However people are now getting aware about the various cancers and the carcinogens causing them.

People are quite aware about the breast cancer but another cancer that targets the health of women all around the world is the cervical cancer. The main problem that is seen in this condition is the late diagnosis of the condition. The symptoms are seen only at a later stage and hence this cancer is almost undetectable in the earlier stages. However now with the spread of awareness, people are taking the necessary care to get themselves checked by the doctor. (more…)

How does the mechanism of Rodent Tuber overcome cancer cell? ‘Rodent Tuber able to block the growth of cancer cells and tumors ” said the Wahyu Suprapto, herbalist in Batu, East Java, and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga who prescribed Rodent Tuber. According to Lina Mardiana Rodent Tuber inhibits cancer cell growth while improving the stamina of the patient.

Dr. Iswantini Dyah, a researcher at the Center for Medicinal Studies of Bogor Agricultural University, proved Rodent Tuber as anticancer. Dyah studied the inhibition of water and ethanol in Rodent Tuber extracts of tyrosine kinase activity. Tyrosine kinase enzyme affects the development of cancer cells in the human body.

Growth inhibition of ethanol extract and concentrating hot water 700 ppm exceeds genistein-Growth inhibition of anticancer compounds, while Rodent Tuber extract with demineralization water inhibits the 76.10% of enzyme tyrosine; Growth inhibition of genistein just only 12.89%. ‘The existence of the inhibition showed potential of Rodent Tuber as anticancer,’ said Dyah. (more…)

Prostate cancer is the male equivalent of breast cancer, which plagues millions of women. Fortunately, a little precaution can reduce the dangers of prostate cancer, and might even help save your life. It is crucial for men to pay attention to their health, especially as they age. Prostate cancer is the third major cause of cancer-related deaths in men. Many men do not realize the severity of this hazardous disease and fail to receive regular prostate checkups.

Prostate cancer starts with the growth of a malignant tumor inside the prostate gland and spreads by extending into the bladder, seminal vesicles, and peritoneal cavity. It eventually metastasizes to the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and kidneys. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, although recent studies find a small relation between increased testosterone levels and high dietary fat intake. Prostate cancer is rarely occurs in men under 40 years of age. The highest level of occurrence is greatest in African-American men over 60 years old. Increased occurrence is also associated environmental exposure to cadmium, a metallic element. The lowest incidence of prostate cancer occurs in vegetarians. (more…)

Oncology Market Leaders – Analyses and Outlook – 2010-2025

Cancer treatment is a global healthcare priority, one with rising therapeutic and commercial importance. Over 20 million new cases of cancer are predicted in 2025, compared with 12 million in 2008 (WHO). Furthermore, anti-cancer drug sales exceeded $50bn worldwide in 2009. The oncology drug market has grown impressively, driven by rising disease prevalence, expanding patient populations and technological advances, especially in biomolecular medicine. Current treatments are better-tolerated, more- effective and more-commercially-successful than ever before, our latest report shows. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=132312&rt=Oncology-Market-Leaders-Analyses-and-Outlook-2010-2025.html )

The aging of populations, lifestyle changes in the developing world, together with significant advances in pharmacotherapy and diagnostics, will drive the cancer treatments market from 2010 onwards. Increasing disease prevalence and a strong R&D pipeline make the anti-cancer sector dynamic and highly promising for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Our new report, Oncology Market Leaders – Analyses and Outlook – 2010-2025, explains why and to what extent, revealing where the most-exciting and lucrative developments will lie from 2010 onwards. There, you will find detailed sales predictions and supporting discussions. (more…)

There are many experts online who will be eager to tell you how to lose weight quickly. However, mere tips on losing weight will not suffice. One should also learn what you should not do if you want to lose weight quickly.

Click here to know the Weight Loss Secret

a-    Avoid sudden and extreme measures
These include waking up early one morning and running 20 miles without any warm up or stretching or eating nothing but a single fruit during the entire day for multiple days at a stretch. Such measures make you feel that you are losing weight quickly. However, all you will succeed in doing is losing lots of water. The weight that you lose as a result of such exercises will not remain lost for long.       (more…)