In previous studies, it was mentioned that researchers had found a gene called BRCA2. Now, these type of gene are known to be associated with lowered breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
But actually, those are not the only benefits of this gene, this gene is also associated with the emergence of aggressive prostate cancer. (more…)
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Asphalt coated with coal tar may increase the risk of cancer. Highest potential threat is on children. Coal tar – a byproduct of steel production – is a common material used to coat asphalt.
“It can make the asphalt look like new. Usually most often used for the parking lot,” said study researcher, Barbara Mahler, a hydrologist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Austin, Texas, as reported by Health (3/4). (more…)
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A recent tests have been developed to detect pancreatic cancer by scientists in Japan. This test uses metabolomic analysis which is considered safer and easier.
Metabolomic is a new trend to analyze total area of metabolism in all organisms. Dr Masaru Yoshida, a professor of Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan, uses a metabolomic analysis to detect pancreatic cancer. (more…)
A data show that the rate of colon cancer in men has increased by more than a quarter in the past 35 years. In contrast, the rate of cancer cases among women rose only about six percent in the same time.
Although there is an increase in the number of colon cancer, but Cancer Research UK shows that the chances of surviving colon cancer patients increased by 50 percent. Nearly half of colon cancer patients live at least 10 years after. (more…)
Men who often drinks two cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 37 percent, according to a recent research.
However, prostate cancer risk reduction will not be felt if a man drinks coffee. This was presented by researchers from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. (more…)
