For men, talking about health problems may feel uncomfortable, but to maximize the chances of surviving a prostate cancer diagnosis, it is very important. Talking about and understanding treatment options ensures that we are able to challenge suggestions for treatment that may less than optimal.
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A Long Finger Pointing Toward Our Future Health
May 12th, 2011 
admin Much of the focus in current medical research is directed towards identifying the genes responsible for illness. However, our genes are not the only contributor to disease. The environment in our mothers womb is also a significant contributor to our future health. One of the very visible signs recording our development in the womb is the relative lengths of our fingers.
Read the rest of this article »Protecting The Sewer System Of The Body To Limit Lymphedema
March 23rd, 2011 admin Like a city’s storm sewer system, the human lymphatic system is responsible for collecting excess fluids that build up in our tissues. When the system fails to work properly, a painful condition called Lymphedema results, but new approaches are reducing the risk.
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No Comments »Early Cancer Detection With A Dog’s Wet Nose
February 10th, 2011 admin Although much effort is being directed toward the early detection of cancers in the quest to save lives, research is showing that dogs are miles ahead of sensors in detecting many forms of the disease. Using their skills offers an important chance to save lives.
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March 1st, 2010 admin Though prostate cancer is the number 2 cancer killer of men and it has both genetic and age related risks, reducing one’s personal risk of developing this very common cancer is still possible. The key is to understand the risk factors.
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April 26th, 2009 admin Cholesterol is a fundamental part of us that has earned a bad rap because, in excess, it can be harmful. In case you were ever questioning the reasons cholesterol needs to be maintained at healthy levels, this list provides 5 very good reasons why you should.
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March 19th, 2009 admin News of the Danish government’s decision to compensate female shift workers who developed breast cancer suggests that the 2007 statement by the World Health Organization that shift work may be carcinogenic could result in higher compensation to shift workers.
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