Posts Tagged Cancer

Cook Savvy: Fat-Trimming Countdown (Day 7)

Ready to reduce your long-term risks for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes? Trimming fat from your food is a great step toward meeting that healthy-eating goal.Health experts advise 20 to 35 percent of calories from fat (44 to 78 fat grams for a 2,.. Read More

Healthy Eating Challenge (365 Days) | 07.28.11 | No Comments

Septal Perforation

Septal Perforation

An abnormal opening in the nasal septum (wall of tissue within the NOSE that divides the nostrils), that occurs as the result of chronic irritation, trauma, or cancer. Septal perforation may develop with long-term use of nasal oxygen, long-.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 06.9.10 | No Comments

A Closer Look at Weight and Cancer

A Closer Look at Weight and Cancer

Recent studies from the National Cancer Institute and other research institutions suggest that over 20% of all cancer is related to overweight or obesity. For years, researchers have commented that certain forms of cancer with a link to hor.. Read More

Cancer, Dieting, Overweight Problems | 10.8.08 | 1 Comment

Warning Signs of Malignant Melanoma

Warning Signs of Malignant Melanoma

Melanoma is the most serious and dangerous form of skin cancer. It quickly spreads to other parts of the body and can be fatal. The incidence of melanoma is increasing faster than any other type of cancer in the United States. The first sig.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | No Comments

Oral Cancer

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is one of the most debilitating and disfiguring types of cancer. Tumors affecting the lip, mouth, tongue, and soft palate (the part of the throat at the back of the mouth) can interfere with swallowing and speech. If the cancer .. Read More

Teeth and Gums | 08.24.08 | 5 Comments

The Health Risks of Being Overweight or Underweight

The Health Risks of Being Overweight or Underweight

More than half of all American men are overweight, and a third of all American men are obese (weigh more than 20 percent more than their ideal body weight). Being overweight is a major risk factor for a number of chronic diseases, including.. Read More

Health, Tips and Advices | 08.9.08 | 1 Comment

Eat Broccoli, Prevent Cancer

Food plays a critical role, for both good and bad. New research continues to unlock the secrets of how foods (and nutritional supplements) influence every aspect of our physical and mental well-being or lack thereof. A quick example is the fo.. Read More

Cancer | 08.1.08 | No Comments