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Daily Archives: February 1, 2018

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A New Study Suggests That Stress Can Accelerate Pancreatic Cancer
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A New Study Suggests That Stress Can Accelerate Pancreatic Cancer

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Pancreatic Cancer

According to an article from Columbia University Medical Center, stress could increase the growth of pancreatic cancer by stimulating the release of hormones. A mouse model of the disease also…

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This Mother is Fighting Neuroblastoma With Cookies After The Death of Her Son
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This Mother is Fighting Neuroblastoma With Cookies After The Death of Her Son

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Neuroblastoma

According to a story from People.com, Gretchen Witt began selling cookies in order to raise money for cancer research after it seemed like her son Liam's battles with stage IV…

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New Study Suggests Breast Implants Might Predispose You To Cancer
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New Study Suggests Breast Implants Might Predispose You To Cancer

  • Post author:Meagan Fulps
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Cutaneous T-cell Lymphomas/Rare Disease

According to Live Science, a new Netherlands study shows that women who get breast implants are more likely to develop a rare cancer known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma, also…

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Cancer Survivor Helps Organize A Benefit Show For Local Charities
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Cancer Survivor Helps Organize A Benefit Show For Local Charities

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Thyroid Cancer

According to a story from Daily Echo, a theatre school principal is arranging a special performance in order to celebrate her survival of thyroid cancer at only thirty years old.…

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Five Things You Should Know About Anesthesia and Lyme Disease
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Five Things You Should Know About Anesthesia and Lyme Disease

  • Post author:Samuel Sachs
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

A recent article in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists AANA Journal describes some possible side effects of anesthesia on patients with Lyme disease. Keep reading to learn more about…

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Can Electricity Treat Tourette Syndrome?
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Can Electricity Treat Tourette Syndrome?

  • Post author:Samuel Sachs
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Tourette syndrome

A new study suggests the application of electric shock reduces the effects of Tourette syndrome. Stimulating the brain with electricity shows reduction in vocal, and motor tics. Keep reading to…

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Top Googled Health Question in UK for 2017: What is Cancer?
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Top Googled Health Question in UK for 2017: What is Cancer?

  • Post author:Meagan Fulps
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Testicular Cancer

According to Google experts, the top health related questioned in the UK in 2017 is, "what is cancer?" With rates of cancer spewing out of control these days, affecting 1…

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New Drug Practices Improves Life of Fabry Disease Patient
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New Drug Practices Improves Life of Fabry Disease Patient

  • Post author:Samuel Sachs
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:Fabry Disease

New drugs can often make a huge difference in a patient's life. Especially in the case of rare conditions like Fabry disease, where there may be a limited number of…

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