Cancer

Different Gut Bacteria, Different Levels of Cancer

Jul 17, 2020 · · Cancer
The human body is home to trillions of different microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Together, they form an entity called the microbiota, which differs from organ to organ and person to person. Scientists have shown that these microorganisms have important roles in maintaining health, but they can also play … Read More

Battle of the Sexes: Skin Cancer Edition

Jun 15, 2020 · · Cancer
Men are significantly less likely to slather on sunscreen, and they typically spend 10 more hours in the sun than women do every week, so it comes as no surprise that men are almost twice as likely as women to develop skin cancer. But when it comes to melanoma—the most … Read More

Tips for Skin Care in Summer and Beyond

Jun 15, 2020 · · Cancer
When it comes to sunscreen, do you know what broad-spectrum means? How about SPF and the accompanying numbers? When and how often should you apply sunscreen? If you want the best protection possible, those are important questions to answer. The focus on protecting skin becomes especially relevant during summer months, … Read More

Blood Cancer Basics

Jun 15, 2020 · · Cancer
Easy bruising, fatigue, night sweats, loss of appetite: These symptoms have many causes, and in most cases they won’t be due to a blood cancer, but sometimes they are. The term blood cancer refers to cancer of the blood or bone marrow. According to the American Cancer Society, new cases … Read More

Get Informed About Uterine Cancer

Apr 16, 2020 · · Cancer
Although uterine cancer remains rare, it is one of the few cancers for which incidence and mortality are increasing in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, a 2019 study carried out by National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers shows a sharp rise in the … Read More

Quell Cancer Symptoms and Lower Disease Risk

Mar 19, 2020 · · Cancer
Last year, 78-year-old Lou was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He called it the “bad kind,” meaning aggressive and likely to be invasive. It’s not an unusual diagnosis for a man of his age. He was offered a “watch and wait” approach that would include diagnostic procedures every three to six … Read More

From the Editor: Stay Sun-Safe This Summer

Mar 19, 2020 · · Cancer
At this time of the year, most of us are looking forward to getting outdoors in the sun. Bright sunshine can help boost your mood—plus, it also stimulates the body to produce vitamin D, which plays an important role in bone health. But if you love nothing more than spending … Read More

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