Three new medical studies from April 2011 reached a similar conclusion: common plant and household pesticides have adverse effects on a prenatal’s future cognitive development. The studies tested different types of pesticides, including organophosphate (OP) pesticide, otherwise known as organic pesticide, which is utilized on...
Maple syrup, that sweet liquid that is so often associated with Canada, may be extremely beneficial to our health. According to a new study that was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, maple syrup may significantly slow the growth rate of cancer cells, depending...
There are many simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to prevent cancer. Following these tips will put you on the path towards better health and hopefully a cancer-free future. 1. Don't smoke You've probably been warned of this many times before, but whoever was warning...
Tarceva is used for the treatment of cancer. It works against the cancer cells to slow their growth. It is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer after the failure of other chemotherapy treatment. Precaution You should tell your doctor before using Tarceva if you are allergic...
Mesothelioma cancer occurs when malignant cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective membrane that covers most of the body's internal organs. The malignant cells become abnormal and divide without control, damaging nearby tissues and organs. People who have worked on jobs where asbestos particles...
Emend is taken to help prevent the nausea and vomiting that is often induced by chemotherapy. It is an antiemetic medication, which means that it works by stopping the brain from receiving signals that cause nausea and vomiting. Emend is prescribed by your doctor to...
Breast cancer medication Tamoxifen has been used for more than 20 years to treat patients with advanced breast cancer. Tamoxifen is used as additional therapy after primary treatment for early-stage breast cancer. Tamoxifen greatly reduces the possibility of developing breast cancer in women who have...
