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Sunflower Seed May Bring Cure to Cancer
Written on 6 May, 2008 at 10:48 in Health | viewed 342 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Researchers from Queensland Cancer Research, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and the National Health and Medical Research Council are interested in a mini protein found in sunflower seeds. This mini protein could be the key to stopping tumors spreading in prostate cancer patients.
The action of enzymes called proteases was a key event in tumour spread. The sunflower mini-protein, known as the protease inhibitor, was able to block these enzymes in test tube-based assays.
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(Continue reading)Cancer and the boss
Written on 11 Mar, 2008 at 14:18 in Health | viewed 137 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
A new study by Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia have revealed that managers and administrators are significantly less likely to suffer from neoplasms, or cancerous tumors, than all other level of workers. Women, older workers and people who were married have highest rates of disease than other group of people.
(Continue reading)Stress and Cervical Cancer
Written on 5 Mar, 2008 at 8:33 in Health | viewed 266 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
According to the World Health Organization, about 250,000 people world wide suffering from Cervical Cancer die every year. It is the second most common form of cancer among women after breast cancer. A new study revealed that a can reduce her ability to fight off the human papilloma virus or HPV which is one of the factor leads to the development of cervical cancer. A publication in the February issue of Annals of Behavioral Medicine, states strong link between stress and cervical cancer.
Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness ~
Richard Carlson
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(Continue reading)Cellphone usage link to cancer
Written on 22 Feb, 2008 at 7:10 in Technology | viewed 275 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
A link between cell phone usage and the development of tumors had been proved by Dr. Siegal Sadetzki an Israeli scientist. Those who used a cell phone heavily on the side of the head where the tumor developed were found to have an increased risk of about 50% for developing a tumor of the main salivary gland, than those who did not use cell phones. The research team says that using hands-free devices at all times,hold the phone away from one’s body,Less frequent and shorter duration calls would decrease the effect of radiation.