Trial Results For New Lung Cancer Drug Are ‘Off The Charts’ Researchers and oncologists are encouraged by the “unprecedented” and “off the chart” trial results for a new lung cancer drug that can potentially extend the lives of people diagnosed with the disease. A recent study found the drug Lorlatinib improved survival rates by the … Continue reading “Trial Results For New Lung Cancer Drug Are ‘Off The Charts’”
Category: Cancer
Melanoma (Skin Cancer) Warning Signs
Melanoma (Skin Cancer) Warning Signs Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, but melanoma is the most dangerous cancer because medical professionals say it can grow and spread quickly. Although melanoma accounts for only about 1 percent of skin cancers, it causes a large majority of skin cancer deaths, according to the American … Continue reading “Melanoma (Skin Cancer) Warning Signs”
10 Stomach Symptoms That Can Signal Cancer, COVID-19 Or Serious Disease
10 Stomach Symptoms That Can Signal Cancer, COVID-19 Or Serious Disease It’s not unusual to have an upset stomach after eating a spicy meal or feeling queasy when you have a stomach bug. However, there is cause for concern when the stomach grumbling that lasts for a few days turns into intense pain that lasts … Continue reading “10 Stomach Symptoms That Can Signal Cancer, COVID-19 Or Serious Disease”
Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death
Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death A diet rich in plants and plant-based foods significantly lowers the risks of developing cancer, heart disease, and dying early from cardiovascular disease, according to a large study that involved 23 years of data. Dr. Angelo Capodici, of the University of … Continue reading “Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death”
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts Millions of Medicare beneficiaries will have lower out-of-pocket costs for medication now that the nation’s single largest health program has the power to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with drug manufacturers. Medicare recipients who took the first 10 drugs selected for negotiations paid a total of $3.4 … Continue reading “Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts”
Foods Cancer Doctors Never (Or Rarely) Eat
Foods Cancer Doctors Never (Or Rarely) Eat Doctors often talk to patients about dietary changes they can make to reduce their risk of developing cancer. Now, some doctors are sharing the types of foods they stay away from to reduce their cancer risk. Besides food, several other lifestyle factors play a role in causing cancer, … Continue reading “Foods Cancer Doctors Never (Or Rarely) Eat”
Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half
Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half A new lung cancer pill taken once a day has the potential to cut the risk of death by more than half, according to a global study that researchers and medical professionals called, “thrilling” and a potential game-changer in the treatment of lung cancer. The study … Continue reading “Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half”
Is CBD A Cure-All?
Is CBD A Cure-All? When it comes to relieving aggravating knee pain, a migraine, and other maladies, many people bypass aspirin and other traditional over-the-counter medications and reach for a Cannabidiol (CBD) product instead. CBD, the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis and hemp products, has been marketed for treating various conditions, including anxiety, depression, chronic … Continue reading “Is CBD A Cure-All?”
Sitting All Day is Terrible For You!
Sitting All Day is Terrible For You! Many adults spend the majority of their workday sitting down, and health experts are concerned about the harmful effects of sedentary jobs. However, a new study from Columbia University says taking a five-minute walk every 30 minutes will help ward off the harmful effects of sitting. There was … Continue reading “Sitting All Day is Terrible For You!”
More Walking Tips To Better Health
More Walking Tips To Better Health Walking is one of the most popular physical activities in the country. In fact, walking is good medicine for people who want to exercise but do not have the physical capacity for jogging, hiking, swimming, and other vigorous activities. Walking can be done in your neighborhood, in a park, … Continue reading “More Walking Tips To Better Health”