By: Dr. Chinta Sidharthan From: news-medical.net In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers investigated the relationship between changes in breast density over time and breast cancer risk. Background Breast density is a critical factor in breast cancer risk, as denser breasts increase the likelihood of cancer and complicate the efficient detection of tumors. Typically, breast density decreases with age, …
Popular dietary supplement causes cancer risk, brain metastasis, study finds
Source: University of Missouri-Columbia From: sciencedaily.com While previous studies have linked commercial dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to benefits related to cardiovascular, metabolic and neurological health, new research from the University of Missouri has found NR could actually increase the risk of serious disease, including developing cancer. The international team of researchers led by …
Data on cancer risk from hormone therapy ‘reassuring,’ menopause experts say
Source: University of Virginia Health System From: eurekalert.org A new scientific paper and other recent evidence offer important reassurances about the risk of breast cancer from hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms, two University of Virginia School of Medicine menopause experts say. Hormone therapy can help relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal issues, sexual problems and …
Is It Bad to Not Wear a Bra?
Source: health.clevelandclinic.org If yours has been missing in action during the pandemic, find out if a recovery mission is in order Hey, when the world seems like it’s spinning out of control, you might as well throw on your favorite stretchy pants and tee and navigate the chaos comfortably, right? That’s just what a lot of us did during the …
Study links elevated levels of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) with breast cancer risk
By: Caroline Wallace, Medical University of South Carolina From: medicalxpress.com Hollings Cancer Center researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and colleagues assessed the connection between dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and breast cancer risk in a study first published online March 2020 in Cancer Prevention Research. It supports an increasingly evident link between high levels of …
Strong sensitivity to bitter tastes tied to higher cancer risk
By: Maria Cohut From: medicalnewstoday.com New research suggests that a raised sensitivity to bitter tastes might be a good predictor for cancer risk in women. A recent study has started to investigate the link between sensitivity to better tastes and the risk of cancer. It was conducted by researchers at the College of Agricultural Sciences of Pennsylvania State University in State College …
Study Finds New Cancer Risk from Hysterectomy Device
By Jennifer Levitz From: wsj.com A surgical device commonly used in hysterectomies has the potential to spread more types of cancer in a woman’s body than previously thought, new research released Tuesday shows. The report in the Journal of the American Medical Association also reinforces an earlier government assessment that use of the device, a laparoscopic power morcellator, is risky. …
Hidden Danger Putting Firefighters At Risk For Cancer
By: Dr. Mallika Marshall From: cbslocal.com With every call, firefighters know they could be putting their lives on the line. “You know it’s a dangerous job,” explained Kevin McNiff, a 28-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department. “But you really don’t think about the silent killer, which is cancer,” he said. But now, McNiff is forced to think about it. …
Understanding Cancer Risk: The Paradox of Modern Health
by: Dr. Barry Boyd It is important to understand risk and why Americans have a particular difficulty with the issue of cancer risk. This, in part, reflects a unique American belief that we can have control of all aspects of our lives. As a result, any adverse event may be linked to something “we did or potentially could have avoided.” …