Beta Blocker Shows Mixed Results in Protecting Against Chemo-Induced Heart Damage
After six months of follow up, women newly diagnosed with breast cancer who were given the beta blocker carvedilol to prevent heart issues while undergoing chemotherapy showed no…
Breast cancer’s spread routes mapped
Breast cancer spreads to other organs in the body according to certain specific patterns. This has been shown by a team of researchers from Karolinska Institutet and KTH…
‘It won’t happen to me’- Distorted view amongst smokers of when deadly damage caused by smoking will occur
Smokers have a distorted perception on when the onset of smoking-related conditions will occur, a new study in the Journal of Cognitive Psychology reports.
Fast food makes the immune system more aggressive in the long term
The immune system reacts similarly to a high fat and high calorie diet as to a bacterial infection. This is shown by a recent study led by the…
A more complete Mediterranean diet may protect against aggressive prostate cancer
New study in The Journal of Urology® finds that a high intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might not be enough In a new study published in…