Recent research surrounding cooking oils has raised concerns about their potential health risks, particularly over their potential link to cancer. A growing body of evidence is giving way to a reassessment of what is considered a “healthy” cooking oil. Several studies, including those examining oils in the context of prostate cancer, suggest that the type...

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. That equates to more than 9,500 Americans diagnosed with this disease every single day. This is not just an issue affecting Americans, though, with 170,000 people diagnosed annually in the United Kingdom. Considering the prevalence...

We all tend to think of organ donations and transplants as real life saving, medical marvel type procedures. They are a pretty impressive feat, after all. While transplants save countless lives each year, they do come with risks. Often, those risks can be fatal. In a tragic and rare medical occurrence, a man from California...

Parabens are a type of chemical used to extend the shelf-life of products. They appear in many brands of cosmetics, hair care items, lotions, and more, to protect consumers from the growth of harmful bacteria. Despite being considered overall safe, many scientists are investigating paraben’s potential effects on human health. A recent show has discovered...

Fasting has been growing in popularity over the last few decades. This is no surprise considering that there have been several studies that link fasting to longevity. New studies have shown that fasting can reduce risk factors for many serious health issues. Additionally, new research has suggested that people diagnosed with cancer can also benefit...

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in males in the United States, behind only lung cancer. Around 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. In most cases, it is treatable, yet there are some cases...

When I was still at school, a school trip usually involved a museum or some other such institution. However, a group of school children were recently asked to explore their neighborhood and find potentially beneficial bacteria. We would also often return with little souvenirs from our trip, but one little girl brought back something that...

How much do you know about colon cancer? A single mother has stepped forward and spoken about her battle with stage four colon cancer in an effort to raise awareness around the warning signs she dismissed. Mother of one, Radwah Oda from Texas has been juggling raising her child, maintaining an office job and fighting...

In what medical experts are calling a potential game-changer, a new FDA-approved treatment uses highly-focused soundwaves to destroy cancer cells. This innovative approach, known as histotripsy, offers several advantages over traditional radiation and radiofrequency ablation treatments, providing hope for patients with limited options. How Histotripsy Works “Histotripsy is a technology that uses ultrasound waves that...

Researchers have developed a new approach that can induce certain cancer cells to differentiate into normal-like cells, potentially reducing malignancy without destroying them. This innovative approach not only represents a potential new treatment pathway but also addresses common concerns about traditional treatments’ side effects and the risk of resistance. Understanding Cancer Reversion The concept of...

For years, doctors told Linda Chavez that her symptoms were nothing to be concerned about. However, she was later diagnosed with Metastatic Bronchial Carcinoma, a kind of lung cancer. Unfortunately, she was already stage four by the time she received her diagnosis. This meant that it was too late to attempt to cure her. Now...

Estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer treatment typically requires surgery and hormone therapies that can last for years. Additionally, these therapies are often accompanied by a range of undesirable side effects. Luckily, a new breast cancer drug treatment may potentially eliminate the need for these surgeries and therapies. A new study found that a single dose was...