Nutritional Supplements, Diabetes, Prostate Health, and more

Items published under Disease cover a variety of unfortunately all-too-common disorders and conditions. Information ranges from peer-reviewed journal articles to practical treatment suggestions, including the use of nutritional supplements and other natural therapies. Additionally, the section features the most recent consensus of opinion concerning disease prevention, including measures one can take to reduce the risk of specific diseases, such as cancer and diabetes; gender-specific concerns, such as breast cancer prevention and prostate health nutrition suggestions; and articles that discuss the role of prenatal health and nutrition in children.

Depressed cancer survivors are twice as likely to die prematurely
(UPI 17 May 2013 )
Study underscores importance of physical exams as diagnostic tool for thyroid cancer
(NewsRx.com 16 May 2013 )
Sleep problems may increase risk for prostate cancer
(NewsRx.com 16 May 2013 )
New prostate cancer test improves risk assessment
(NewsRx.com 16 May 2013 )
Healthcare spending on heart disease and hip fractures has soared
(UPI 15 May 2013 )
Angelina Jolie's breast surgery sparks cancer discussion
(Orlando Sentinel 15 May 2013 )
3-D mammogram uncovers more breast cancer tumors
(Miami Herald (FL) 14 May 2013 )
Agent Orange exposure linked to aggressive prostate cancer
(UPI 14 May 2013 )
Industrial grade fluoridation chemicals containing arsenic could increase the risk of cancer
(PRNewswire 14 May 2013 )
Deadliest form of breast cancer among hardest to diagnose
(Bristol Herald Courier (VA) 13 May 2013 )
Researchers look to mathematics, nature, to understand the immune system and its role in cancer
(NewsRx.com 10 May 2013 )
Findings in prostate cancer from M.T. Cherian and co-authors summarized
(NewsRx.com 10 May 2013 )
Cell transplants at University of Minnesota could provide diabetes cure
(Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) 10 May 2013 )
"Treat Obesity Seriously" effort encourages treatment of obesity as a serious health condition, such as heart disease
(PRNewswire 10 May 2013 )
PSA test remains a valued tool to detect prostate cancer early, according to AACU
(PRNewswire 10 May 2013 )
Dog guardians have lower heart disease risk factors
(UPI 10 May 2013 )
Potential diabetes breakthrough
(NewsRx.com 09 May 2013 )
Disrupted sleep linked to higher prostate cancer risk
(Los Angeles Times 08 May 2013 )
Former NFL coach tells men not to fear skin cancer screening
(UPI 07 May 2013 )
Doctors rethink radical breast cancer surgery
(Journal Star (Peoria, IL) 07 May 2013 )
Lung cancer guidelines recommend offering screening to high-risk individuals
(PRNewswire 07 May 2013 )
Overall incidence of testicular cancer on the rise in the US
(PRNewswire 06 May 2013 )
Urologists support a man's right to appropriate prostate cancer screening
(PRNewswire 06 May 2013 )
Mild blast injury causes molecular changes in brain akin to Alzheimer's disease
(NewsRx.com 03 May 2013 )
Commonly used drug can limit radiation damage to lungs and heart for cancer patients
(NewsRx.com 03 May 2013 )
Pharmacist discovers cancer patients received diluted chemo drugs
(UPI 03 May 2013 )
Exercise helps survival rate of cancer patients
(Sacramento Bee (CA) 03 May 2013 )
Prostate Conditions Education Council comments on new AUA guideline on prostate cancer screening
(PRNewswire 03 May 2013 )
Prostate cancer researcher offers positive prognosis
(Yakima Herald-Republic (WA) 02 May 2013 )
DNA studies suggest the way for more effective cancer treatments
(UPI 02 May 2013 )
More than morning sickness
(Columbus Dispatch (OH) 01 May 2013 )
Arthritis Foundation launches public awareness campaign in conjunction with Arthritis Month
(PRNewswire 01 May 2013 )
What price life? Pushback by OHSU's Brian Druker against high drug costs should prod review
(Oregonian (Portland, OR) 01 May 2013 )
Breast augmentation could hurt breast cancer survival
(UPI 01 May 2013 )
Top Oregon Health & Science University researcher to doctors: Rise up over drug prices
(Oregonian (Portland, OR) 30 Apr 2013 )
Fasting may help those with diabetes, heart disease
(UPI 30 Apr 2013 )
Regular exercise reduces the risk of liver cancer
(UPI 29 Apr 2013 )
Genetics may help eliminate some prostate cancer biopsies
(UPI 29 Apr 2013 )
Hormone holds hope for diabetes care
(USA TODAY 26 Apr 2013 )
Can stem cells derived from fat help those with arthritis?
(Chicago Tribune (IL) 26 Apr 2013 )
Researchers abuzz over caffeine as cancer-cell killer
(NewsRx.com 25 Apr 2013 )
Study finds new genetic links to juvenile arthritis
(PRNewswire 24 Apr 2013 )
College binge drinking raises risk of heart disease
(Los Angeles Times 24 Apr 2013 )
Proton therapy now available for some breast cancer patients
(Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) 23 Apr 2013 )
Company launching late-stage clinical trial of cancer-prevention drug
(Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) 22 Apr 2013 )
High-salt diet and ulcer bug may increase cancer risk
(UPI 22 Apr 2013 )

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