Hyperactivity of the immune system can lead to dangerous repercussions in the form of autoimmune diseases. This can cause reversal of the immune system that leads to allergies and damage of vital organs. The components that are responsible for causing damage due to hyperactivity are the T cells. T cells perform a very important activity Read more
Consuming lots of red meat may increase the risk of developing some types of kidney cancer, a recent major US study has mentioned. The researchers after conducting the study has mentioned that people, mostly the middle aged adult people who are the major consumer of red meat have 19 per cent higher risk of developing Read more
Risk of cancer is largely associated with lifestyle and environmental factors. Although there are hereditary roots for cancer, improper and unhealthy lifestyle can often be the major trigger for the onset of the disease. Recent research on the subject has released a priority list that lists lifestyle habits that causes the most damage. The authors Read more
According to latest studies, there is an alarming increase in cases of acid influx. The study has shown that the number of cases of acid influx has increased by 50% when compared to the number of cases that existed a decade ago. It has also come to light that between the two genders, it is Read more
We have a conventional belief that Vitamin D and calcium along with maintaining the bone health in elderly people also prevent the development of cancer. But a recent study has claimed that Vitamin D and calcium no doubt prevent bone fractures although they are not helpful in preventing cancer. Some of the previous researches claimed Read more
Male breast cancer takes place once there is growth of cells among men becomes uncontrollable. Even if, this cancer is more common in women than in men, some men are not lucky to have them. The men who experienced this condition are usually on their sixties and seventies. Signs of this disease in men that male breast cancer patients experienced are discharge from the Read more
A woman needed to be careful about the most sensitive part of their body breast as it is naturally prone in changing throughout the life. All changes are not normal, and due to several environmental, hereditary, and dietary factors certain other changes happens as well, and known as unusual changes or breast anomalies. Breast Anomalies Any change that a woman feels into the category of normal should be treated as a serious Read more
Latest studies have shown that children born to people who underwent chemotherapy treatment in their childhood are not at a higher risk of being born with defects when compared to children of people who did not under such treatments. The results of this study come as a reassurance for all those who have worried about Read more
A proactive study that involved interviewing women with breast cancer through questionnaires proved that the side effects of cancer drugs can be so harsh that patients prefer to live without treatment. A lot of women stop treatment halfway due to the undesirable side effects. As per reports, nearly 36% of the women who undergo cancer Read more
According to the latest research, increased consumption of starch can increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women. The researchers said specifically that it was not the carbohydrates content in general in the food but starch that is particularly dangerous for increasing the risk of breast cancer. The lead researcher of the study Jennifer Read more
A recent study conducted by the researchers at the Genesis Prevention Centre at University Hospital in South Manchester in England has claimed that low carbohydrate diets can lead to weight loss, reduction of blood sugar levels and also cuts down the risk of developing breast cancer. The study has claimed that low carbohydrate diet is Read more
A recent study appeared in the journal of the `British Journal of Cancer` has claimed that Smoking plays the biggest role in developing cancer. Besides its link to lung cancer, researchers have also pointed out to its relation with other kinds of cancer namely bladder, kidney, pancreatic and cervical cancer. 1 out of every 25 Read more