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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Whiskey: an antidote for cancer?
- Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to preventing the Big C
For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only to bring destructive intoxication and addiction upon its patrons, but also as deterrent to a healthy lifestyle. But as a potential weapon against cancer? Sounds controversial.
Rumors that single malt whiskey may be a tool to...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - What you need to know about a mesothelioma law suit, mesothelioma law and a mesothelioma law firm
- There is some important information you should be aware of if you are considering pursuing a Mesothelioma Law Suit. Prior to pursuing a Mesothelioma Law Suit you should seek advice from a reputable Mesothelioma Law Firm and gain an understanding of Mesothelioma Law.
A Mesothelioma Law suit can be costly, but it can also provide you with adequate compensation that will help cover you...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - What treatments are currently being used for victims of asbestos diseases?
- Mesothelioma is touted as deadly because most of the cases are diagnosed when in advanced stage and doctors have little solace to offer by then. Still doctors try to do their best to relieve the patients from severe pain of mesothelioma using advanced treatments.
Surgery
Before considering surgery as one of the propositions for the treatment of malignant cancer, the health of...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - What is mesothelioma?
- Mesothelioma the medical name for cancer of the pleura (the lining of the lung and chest cavity) or cancer of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). It is usually caused by prolonged or persistent exposure to asbestos.
Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until between twenty and fifty years after exposure, which explains why so many new cases of this form of cancer are comi...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - What is mesothelioma
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"Mesothelioma" is the term used to describe a cancerous tumor that involves the mesothelial cells of an organ. Mesothelial cells are cells that form a protective lining over the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma. The pleura is a thin membrane found between the lungs and the chest cavity. It provides a lubricated surface so that ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - What are actinic keratoses and what are their symptoms?
- Although most people love the warmth and light of the sun, too much
sun exposure can significantly damage human skin. The sun's heat dries
out areas of unprotected skin and to deplete the skin's supply of
natural lubricating oils. In addition, the sun's ultraviolet (UV)
radiation can cause burning and long-term changes in the skin's
structure.
Actinic kera...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Understanding mesothelioma treatment
- Mesothelioma treatment relates relieving or curing the deadly disease called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is serious disease that affects the lining of lungs, abdominal organs or heart. Mesothelioma can be of two types, either benign or malignant. Mesothelioma treatment, for an individual suffering from benign mesothelioma, is surgery. However, in case of malignant mesothelioma scientists could not ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The symptoms of mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which is being discovered more and more frequently in elderly men. The most common cause of mesothelioma is from asbestos exposure and affects the membrane of many of the most vital internal organs such as the lungs and heart. Mesothelioma is particularly hard to diagnose because it shows similar symptoms to many other more common diseases.
The most ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The risk of recurrence in prostate cancer
- Prostate cancer disease
Prostate cancer - the most common form of cancer in men is Prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death. The Main risk factors include age (incidence increases in men over the age of 65 years). It is more prevalent in the western world and about 10% of cases can be linked to family history. The recurrance Rate of the prostate cancer is high....
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The prostate, what you don't know could kill you!
- "Prostate cancer is a major killer of men!" How is it then that in a poll 96% of men knew nothing at all about the prostate gland.
Prostate Cancer is the most common diagnosed cancer in the USA and UK. Next to lung cancer it is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the USA."
Women know more about men's health than men do themselves and that's a fact. Why ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The power of the pomegranate
- Copyright 2005 Michael Brooks
The juice from a pomegranate offers some of the worlds most powerful antioxidants. In fact, studies show that pomegranate juice has more antioxidants than other known antioxidant drinks such as red wine, green tea, blueberry juice, cranberry juice and orange juice. In addition, there are some studies that suggest pomegranate juice my help in the treatme...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The importance of asbestos disease information
- Over the past few years, there has been requirement for asbestos disease information. This is mainly because of asbestos, a harmful contaminant that once finds widespread application in industries, construction processes and building materials. However, after the spread of asbestos disease information, the use of this contaminant has been banned and regulated. Increasingly the people have gained i...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The facts about pleural mesothelioma
- Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma by far and accounts for 75% of all mesothelioma cases. Pleural mesothelioma affects the respiratory areas of the body such as the lungs. More specifically, the cancer attacks the lining of the lungs and ribs called the pleura hence the name pleural mesothelioma.
The main cause of pleural mesothelioma is exposure to asbesto...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The facts about pericardial mesothelioma
- Pericardial mesothelioma is a very rare form of mesothelioma and accounts for approximately 5% of all mesothelioma cases. This form of mesothelioma affects the lining that surrounds the heart and is a deadly cancer if not treated agressively in its early stages.
The cause of pericardial mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. As little as a couple of months of exposure...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The cause of cancer
- Cancer is the disease of the cells. It is an abnormal
growth of cells, which tend to reproduce in an
uncontrolled way and, in some cases, spread or
metastasize. A cancerous growth or tumor is also
known as a malignant growth or tumor. A growth or
tumor, which is non-malignant is called benign. Such
tumors are not cancer.
Cancer is not a sing...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The best way to prevent cancer and get healthy
- It's not unusual matter if you are asked to consume fresh fruit and vegetables to prevent cancer. Once you took those foods rich with antioxidant, you are preventing various kinds of diseases from your body.
Okay, so what's the correlation between cancer and antioxidant? Have you got information on those two subjects? Of course you know that cancer is very dangerous, and that it may...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The best prostate cancer treatment alternatives
- Prostate cancer is a very common problem with men over the age of 80 and it starts becoming frequent with men over 50. By the time they are 80, almost half will have some form of prostate cancer which is not noticeable. Even though it is dangerous, just like any other cancer type, prostate cancer is very seldom the cause of death for the men who have it. Although this is such a common illness, doc...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The best colon cancer treatment options
- Among the most spread cancers, colon cancer usually occurs in men and women over the age of 50. The main causes of colon cancer are related to the patient's diet: very low in fiber and high in fat and calories. By keeping a healthy life style and good eating habits, you can prevent developing cancer of the colon even before this becomes a problem. You might also want to try and check your family h...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - The epidemic of non-melanoma skin cancer
- Nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) comprise more than one third of all cancers in the United States and are widely described as a worldwide epidemic.[1] The term "nonmelanoma skin cancer" includes 2 major types: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Other less common NMSCs include cutaneous lymphoma, skin adnexal tumors, certain sarcomas, keratoses and sunspot.
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Support cancer research, wear cancer wristbands
- Cancer is a very serious illness. This dreaded disease has caused many deaths; cancer is a disease that's characterized by uncontrollable cell division and the danger of these mutant cells to invade the neighboring healthy cells and infect them. There are many types of cancer and most of them are deadly which can cause death, while there are some treatments available; there has been no known cure ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Sunlight for your life
- All life on the planet and everything in nature is dependent on the sun. Without the sun, there would be no life on the planet. All life is dependent on the sun. Plants convert the sunlight into energy, and all animals need plant life or other animals in order to live. All life in nature is dependent on the sun. We as humans are part of nature. We need sunlight just like everyone else.
Sunl...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Silent death?are you at risk?
- Did you know that every year over 2000 people are sentenced to death without trial? But the verdict does not come from a jury of their peers or even from a judge. It is read by doctors wearing little white lab coats in private offices all across the country. What's even more disturbing is the fact that this sentence could have been avoided had the proper precautions been taken.
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Selenium may help to prevent prostate cancer
- According to a federally sponsored study, published by a Stanford University urologist, men with abnormally low levels of Selenium in their blood are four to five times more likely to develop prostate cancer. Selenium is a trace element that is supplied in certain foods and supplements.
The study suggests that making a point of eating Selenium-rich foods, such as Brazil nuts and tun...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Seeking mesothelioma help
- If you, or someone you know has been diagnosed with, or thinks that they might have Mesothelioma Cancer, it is often daunting and can be difficult to know where to seek help. However, you are not alone, there are organizations and doctors who can help.
With the current research and new knowledge about Mesothelioma Cancer, seeking help has become easier, as there are now established ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Sarcomatoid mesothelioma: a deadly curse of asbestos
- Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma is a quite uncommon type of cancer caused due to asbestos exposure. While it is difficult to diagnose Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma, it hardly responds to any type of therapy. This is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. The possibility of finding this type of cancer is on the lips and the larynx. However, in certain cases it may affect the oral cavity as well. Li...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Protect against mesothelioma by avoiding asbestos
- Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that attacks the body's mesothelial cells around the organs. The mesothelium provides a protective membranous lining for the internal organs and allows moving organs (i.e. the heart and the lungs) to glide easily against adjacent structures. The names of the three regions of mesothelial cells that provide protective coating are 1) pleura, the sac which surrounds the l...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Prostate health exams - protecting prostate health
- As you begin to get older, many men begin to wonder about their prostate health. Prostate health is all over the news and media, and you may even know someone that has been diagnosed with prostate cancer over the past few years. If you are worried about your prostate health, or want to find out ways to help protect it, you have come to the right place. We will go over what this important gland doe...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Prostate cancer research studies vote 'soy yes, dairy no'
- Controversy abounds on this topic; however, numerous studies over the past decade have shown a solid connection between the risk of prostate cancer and dairy consumption. A cohort study just published in mid 2005 by the American Journal of Nutrition showed that men with the highest dietary intake of dairy foods were 2.2 times more likely to develop prostate cancer than men with the lowest dietary ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Prostata cancer - which treatment is the "correct one"?
- The cancer illness can be attacked by many working methods. No other kind of cancer has so many possibilities. But we do not know to today yet, whether also only one of the possible types of treatment is value, the life of patient with Prostate cancer to extend. Naturally, results from it that for the patients in addition, for the treating physician for a certain working method to decide to have i...
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- 2007-03-26 11:22:52 - Prevent constipation and other health ailments with papaya
- Constipation is a condition whereby the fecal matter traveling through your colon remains too long in your colon before traveling out of the rectum. You become aware that you are constipated if you have difficulty passing motion or take a few days to do one purge.
That said, if you are suffering from constipation, you have been advised to eat more fruits and vegetables to increase y...
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