Health News: [cancer]

Pigeon race to fund research on cancer Omaha World-Herald Mon, 28 May 2012 17:49 PM PDT Pigeons may be bird brains, but they help raise thousands of dollars for cancer research. Kesgrave: Brave Jack Frere, 9, wins award for helping teacher Curtis Redden battle cancer East Anglian Daily Times Mon, 28 May 2012 17:44 PM PDT A BRAVE youngster hit by cancer has been hailed as ‘one in a million’ after helping his teacher battle the disease. S'pore scientists help study link between hepatitis B, liver cancer Straits Times Mon, 28 May 2012 17:38 PM PDT Scientists in Singapore have helped shed light on one of the ways that the hepatitis B virus can cause liver cancer. Related Stories Compassion is key at new medical school at NTU Unregistered agent fined over two property deals MRT depot accident: Guard was helping to close 900kg gate $5m fund to help aviation firms expand reach overseas Woman in fatal fall was American hotel guest Wholesome goodness New Straits Times Mon, 28 May 2012 17:16 PM PDT • Whole grain contains the bran, germ and endosperm of the grain while wholemeal contains the same but is finely milled, giving a finer texture. • Whole grain provides numerous health benefits and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. Working Night Shifts May Result In Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer Medical News Today Mon, 28 May 2012 17:16 PM PDT A long-term study featured in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine reveals that working more than two night shifts per week poses a greater risk of breast cancer. The risk appears cumulatively higher in those who describe themselves as 'early birds' or 'morning people' than 'owls' or 'night birds'. After discovering that shift work disrupts the body's clock (circadian rythms) and ... Chronic Inflammation Gene May Destroy Tumors Medical News Today Mon, 28 May 2012 17:15 PM PDT A study published ahead of the 13 July print edition in Molecular Cell reveals that researchers at NYU School of Medicine have, for the first time, discovered a single gene that simultaneously controls inflammation and accelerated aging, as well as cancer. Robert J. Schneider, PhD, the Albert Sabin Professor of Molecular Pathogenesis and associate director for translational research and co ... PUBLIC FUNDS: No 'research' done on use of grants New Straits Times Mon, 28 May 2012 17:08 PM PDT IT was reported that 47 of 53 landmark publications on cancer published in top science journals lacked reproducibility (New Sunday Times, April 1). Community pays tribute to Jean McTaggart The North West Star Mon, 28 May 2012 17:01 PM PDT AFTER battling cancer for more than 20 years, manager of the Mount Isa Civic Centre passed away in Brisbane's Wesley Hospital early Friday, May 25. Breast cancer link to working nights: Three late shifts a week 'doubles the risk of disease' Daily Mail Mon, 28 May 2012 17:00 PM PDT Women working more than two night shifts a week have double the risk of those on day shifts, says a report from scientists. Insurers forcing patients to pay more for costly specialty drugs Los Angeles Times Mon, 28 May 2012 16:54 PM PDT Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna and other health insurers are increasingly shifting more prescriptions for complex conditions to a new category requiring customers to shoulder a larger share of the medication's cost. Thousands of patients in California and across the nation who take expensive prescription drugs every month for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and other ailments are facing sticker shock at ...

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