In early 2009, Steve Jobs, who was already battling prostate cancer, was informed by his doctors that he had advanced cirrhosis of the liver. He was told that to save him from imminent death, a liver transplant must be performed…
A San Francisco federal court has ordered Bayer to pay US$80 million as compensation to a man who claimed he suffered from cancer after using the company’s weed killer Roundup. Punitive damages amounted to US$75 million with another US$5 million…
Six Chinese citizens have accused FAW-Volkswagen of manufacturing “poisonous” vehicles after people close to them developed leukemia following the purchase of Audi cars from the company. FAW-Volkswagen is a joint venture between the famous German carmaker and China’s state-owned FAW…
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has been accused and convicted of having known about the presence of asbestos, a cancer-causing chemical, in their talcum powder and hiding it from the public.
Drinking too much alcohol has always been seen as a bad thing. In fact, drinking can actually cause an early death. You need not even be a heavy drinker. Just one drink a day is sufficient to result in premature…
When talking about the cause of illness, Dr. Wen Pinrong, who treats a high volume of outpatients, said confidently: “Data on outpatients shows that 80 percent of patients have inharmonious family lives and out of these, 90 percent of these…
According to estimates, about 73 percent of teenagers in the U.S. have a smartphone, with 92 percent of them admitting to spending a good deal of their free time online every day. And as far as the problem of smartphone…
Curry is a huge package of flavor that is boosted with spiciness, heat, and an earthiness. Curry, native to South and East Asian cuisine, is a blend of spices and generally includes turmeric, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried chilies, black pepper, fenugreek…
Dementia haunts the United States. There’s no one without a personal story about how dementia has touched someone they care for. But beyond personal stories, the broader narrative is staggering: By 2050, we are on track to have almost 15…
Cancer is a major cause of death worldwide. But humans are not the only species affected by cancer; in fact, only a few primitive animals are thought to escape the disease.
In early 2009, Steve Jobs, who was already battling prostate cancer, was informed by his doctors that he had advanced cirrhosis of the liver. He was told that to save…
A San Francisco federal court has ordered Bayer to pay US$80 million as compensation to a man who claimed he suffered from cancer after using the company’s weed killer Roundup.…
Six Chinese citizens have accused FAW-Volkswagen of manufacturing “poisonous” vehicles after people close to them developed leukemia following the purchase of Audi cars from the company. FAW-Volkswagen is a joint…
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has been accused and convicted of having known about the presence of asbestos, a cancer-causing chemical, in their talcum powder and hiding it from the…
Drinking too much alcohol has always been seen as a bad thing. In fact, drinking can actually cause an early death. You need not even be a heavy drinker. Just…
When talking about the cause of illness, Dr. Wen Pinrong, who treats a high volume of outpatients, said confidently: “Data on outpatients shows that 80 percent of patients have inharmonious…
According to estimates, about 73 percent of teenagers in the U.S. have a smartphone, with 92 percent of them admitting to spending a good deal of their free time online…
Curry is a huge package of flavor that is boosted with spiciness, heat, and an earthiness. Curry, native to South and East Asian cuisine, is a blend of spices and generally…
Dementia haunts the United States. There’s no one without a personal story about how dementia has touched someone they care for. But beyond personal stories, the broader narrative is staggering:…
Cancer is a major cause of death worldwide. But humans are not the only species affected by cancer; in fact, only a few primitive animals are thought to escape the…
A team of scientists has demonstrated a novel technique for the delivery of cancer treatment directly to tumor cells, through gold nanoparticles that can be remotely triggered to release chemotherapy…
Scientists can now show how alcohol increases cancer risk by damaging DNA in stem cells. Previous research has looked at the precise ways alcohol causes cancer; however, it has only been…
Rhubarb crumble could hold the key to new, less toxic cancer drugs, according to UK researchers.
The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon is an ancient Chinese medical text that is still referred to today.
A new and highly effective method in detecting tiny tumors and tracking their spread has now been invented. This new method has the potential to detect cancer earlier, and also…
“We found a malignant tumor” is the last thing anyone wants to hear their doctor say, as it is understood to be a terminal condition. Yet CNN has reported cases…
The allium class of bulb-shaped plants includes garlic, leeks, and onions, as well as garnishes such as scallions (green onions), shallots, and chives. Allium vegetables have powerful nourishing properties. Experts…
Essential oils are most popularly known as aromatherapy, and are used easily and safely in the home or workplace. I use my essential oils daily by adding them to my bath…
Patients diagnosed with breast cancer often suffer from stress generated by the diagnostic procedures. They face decisions about treatment options and the impact the diagnosis will have on their professional…
Thirty thousand cancer experts recently attended the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago. A paper from the U.S. Cancer Society was presented, showing how the…
