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Cancer-causing chemicals found in KFC french fries?

April 23, 2013 By: Daniel Category: Cancer

Cancer-causing chemicals found in KFC french friesFood had become one of the factors triggering cancer. Now more and more dangerous cancer-causing chemicals are found in cereal until KFC french fries.

As reported by the Daily Mail, a chemical compound called acrylamide is formed and is carcinogenic – cancer causing – if roasted, baked, or fried in temperatures that are too high. (more…)

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Genes causing aggressive prostate cancer is found

April 11, 2013 By: Michael Category: Cancer

Genes causing aggressive prostate cancer is foundIn 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 can increase the risk of cancer?

April 09, 2013 By: Michael Category: Cancer

Asphalt can increase the risk of cancerAsphalt 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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4 myths about cancer!

February 06, 2013 By: Michael Category: Cancer

Cancer is a global killer that has taken the lives of 7.6 million people worldwide each year. Approximately four million deaths occur in people aged 30-69 years, this is according to the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). (more…)

People Who Snores Are More At Risk of Death by Cancer

May 23, 2012 By: Jane Category: Cancer

snoring cancerAre you a type of person who snores every night when you sleep? Well, if your are, you should know that a recent study revealed an association between snoring habits with cancer.

Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. In some cases the sound may be soft, but in other cases, it can be loud and unpleasant. Snoring during sleep may be a sign, or first alarm, of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). (more…)