Fighting Cancer News
The Leading Cause of Death for Firefighters Isn’t What You Think
The leading cause of death for firefighters isn’t smoke inhalation, burns, or being crushed by burning timbers. Instead, it’s the “occupational risk” these heroes incur, a risk that is directly related to the tools they are provided to do their job.
FDA Alert: THIS Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Increased Risk of Cancer
This is the second recall notice in just a few months warning consumers about potential cancer risk of a certain blood pressure medication.
Naked Mole Rats Don’t Get Cancer
Why is it that these rather ugly rodents don’t get cancer? Scientists believe they may have discovered the secret.
Inexpensive, $1-per-dose, Nobel Prize-winning Drug Effective Against Cancer
Discover 9 peer-reviewed studies that demonstrate how this inexpensive wonder drug not only inhibits cancer cell growth, but also kills cancer cells with almost no unpleasant side effects.
New Study Shows Men Can Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk by 22%
Researchers reveal their suggested diet for men to reduce their risk of colorectal cancer by 22%.
Researching Ways to Make Cancer Extinct
Researchers are studying ways to make the human body inhospitable to cancer.
Two New Studies Show How Bacteria Help Tumors Progress and Resist Treatment
Are bacteria a key ally in the development and spread of cancer? Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center say YES.
Shampoo Recalled Over Cancer Risk: Are These Brands In Your Bathroom?
According to a press release from the FDA, dry shampoo aerosol products produced by Unilever have been recalled due to potentially elevated levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen. They include Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and TRESemmé.
Avoid THESE Toxic Dish Soaps In Your Kitchen
When you have cancer, you’ll want to avoid any and all toxins possible. You may be surprised at what dangerous chemicals are lurking in your dish soap. Ditch these brands and reduce your toxic overload.
Nevada Boy Dies From Brain-eating Amoeba
Parasites can inflict much damage on their hosts, as evidenced in this tragic news story. Learn how to tackle these microbial beasts and reduce your risk of disease.
Women Who Use Hair Straightening Chemicals at Higher Risk of Uterine Cancer
They say beauty has its price, and does it ever when it comes to the use of hair straighteners and relaxers.
AirPods Release As Much Radiation As Microwaves
Are you unwittingly pumping harmful radio waves into your head? Some researchers are sounding the alarm about AirPods and other Bluetooth devices.
THIS Plant Compound Holds Promise for Treating Lung Cancer
Used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine and known to be effective in regulating glucose levels in Type 2 diabetes patients, this simple plant compound may also prove to be effective in treating different forms of cancer.
Permit for Petrochemical Complex in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” Finally Revoked
In “Cancer Alley” Louisiana, where almost every household has a family member who died of cancer, residents fought back.
Thousands in Manhattan Affected By Arsenic-Tainted Water
One of the largest public health housing complexes in Manhattan reported to have unsafe levels of arsenic in the building’s water supply.
Are We On The Path to Creating A Vaccine for Cancer?
Israeli scientists are hot on the trail of a new way to harness the power of proteins found in the lung. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
Certain Viruses Proving HELPFUL in Fighting Cancer
We typically associate viruses as being the body’s enemy, but that’s not always the case. Some are proving to be real winners in the fight against cancer.
This “LAST RESORT” Cancer Therapy Is Proving Successful
Learn about the new CARs therapy that harnesses the power of your body’s natural killer cells… and is proving to be successful in the fight against cancer.
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