A Brew Treatment for Colon Cancer?
Have a cup of tea mate - it might just keep you cancer free. New research suggests an ingredient in a specific type of tea may not so daintily sip away at colon cancer.
Praise Away Child Obesity
Baffled by how to best help your obese child? The key may be a positive treatment program filled with plenty of praise and parental involvement.
Is Chemo Needed After Surgery?
Traditionally, making decisions about whether to operate or treat a cancer with chemotherapy has been a clinical decision by the doctor, with reliance on their own experience and training.
Alcohol Increases Lifespan in Worms
The lifespan of certain worms can effectively be doubled by giving it a very small dose of alcohol. While the reason is unknown the study begs the question: what does this mean for humans?
Cancer Cell Death by Starvation
Cancer doesn't like oxygen. Unlike humans, this devilish disease thrives in low-oxygen environments. Scientists are taking advantage of this fact to kick cancer cells all the way to kingdom come.
Prevacid Fails to Control Asthma
Sometimes hunches do not work out, even in science. Using Prevacid ( Lansoprazole ) may not be effective in helping to treat poorly managed asthma in children.
Fruit Flavonoid Voids Colon Cancer Activity
"Eat more fruits and vegetables" has been a loud and long-running health mantra. This advice is nothing to shrug off. Turns out a chemical in fruit may have anti-cancer benefits.
Smokers Have Decreased Exercise Capability
Normal lung function is important for exercising. Unfortunately, smokers with interstitial lung abnormalities ( ILA ) have a reduced exercise capacity.
Positive Affirmation Improves Hypertension
In most cases blood pressure can easily be controlled by drugs. The key is ensuring patients stick to their drug regimen. That may be as simple as positive affirmation and small, unexpected gifts.