Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection
June 23, 2008 (HealthDay News) The combo uncovered 80% of early-stage tumors, researchers say. U.S. researchers boosted the level of early-stage ovarian cancer detection by 20 percent through use of a blood test to detect a tumor marker as well as a woman's report of new-onset symptoms.
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Many Americans May Benefit From Eating A Higher-Protein Diet
June 18, 2008 (Medical News Today) Current protein recommendations were established with the goal of preventing deficiency, but newer research indicates that many adults may benefit from eating more than the minimum requirement. These findings are presented in a supplement in the May issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition1 describing the conclusions of a Protein Summit held last spring, which brought together the world's leading scientists in protein research.
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Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer
June 17, 2008 (US News and World Report) I'm sure the folks at Starbucks are rejoicing at yesterday's headlines announcing that "coffee drinkers might live longer." Women who drank more than six cups of coffee a day were found to have a 17 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses over 24 years of follow-up compared with those who drank less than one cup a month.
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Skin Cancer, Why You Should Be Concerned
June 17, 2008 (Cleveland Clinic) Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of all cancers in the United States, and is on the rise. This year, an estimated one million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer, and 9,000 will die from the disease. Fortunately, skin cancer almost always can be cured when detected and treated early. Seeking medical attention at the first suspicion of skin cancer is critical to successful treatment.
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Research Examines Links Between Family History and Colon Cancer Survival
June 10, 2008 (American Cancer Society, Inc.) Numerous studies have shown your risk of getting colon cancer is higher if you have a first-degree family member who had the disease. New research shows that your chances of surviving the disease may be influenced in part by your family ties, too.
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Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years
May 22, 2008 (HealthDay News) Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say. Diet and exercise programs for people at high risk for developing diabetes, when followed for six years, can actually delay the development of diabetes for 14 years after the programs end, a new report finds.
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