Prostate cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are often untargeted and can entail serious health risks. However, a new treatment method may sidestep some of these health consequences by using gold molecules to destroy cancer cells. A description of the unique method appears in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, The list of health dangers from FDA-approved products just keeps growing The watchdog agency has issued warnings about allergic reactions to chemicals in lung inhalers. Theyre also urging you to be careful with denture cleansers, too. But on a positive note, the FDA succeeded in identifying the suspicious substance that sickenedand even
On average, the adult male body produces about 20 to 30 times the amount of testosterone that an adult female body does. So why do women need to be concerned about this powerful sex hormone? In both men and women, testosterone plays a key role in health and well-being. Its linked to increased libido, energy,
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably try your best to eat well and protect your health. But recent news reports of food recalls and tainted water supplies dont make it any easier, do they? And its hard to keep track of the growing list of drug recalls from the FDA Its one reason I believe so
The typical Western diet has no shortage of rich, tasty foods loaded with fat and calories. And this is one reason why the number of Americans with high levels of cholesterol and heart disease has skyrocketed! But Northwestern University scientists said theyve developed a synthetic form of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. And they indicated it
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If you sometimes find yourself struggling to remember names phone numbers or fond memories, youre not alone. Research shows an astonishing 76% of Americans suffer from memory lapses and decreased alertness. But the good news is scientists have invented a remarkable new device that can help doctors diagnose memory problems quickly. And
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably know by now you just cant rely on the medical establishment to keep you healthy. The medicines doctors and government agencies approve as cures often cause more problems than they solve! But if youre ready to take charge of your healthyoure going to love todays Monday edition of Health News
Layne Lowery A new method for administering a prostate cancer vaccine may provide a safeand possibly more effectivetreatment for prostate disease. A study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Healths National Cancer Institute (NCI) found the method known as metronomic dosing provides continuous low doses of an immune system booster. According to an
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Lately, the buzz in various news venues is all about the ailing U.S. economy Many folks are nervous about their investmentsand the rising cost of daily expenses such as food and gas. You might even be worried about how these economic pressures are affecting your retirement savings. In todays Monday Edition of
Researchers have discovered a protein that could be used to distinguish between aggressive and non-aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that the presence of a protein, called Hsp-27, in cancer cells was an indicator that the disease will progress and require treatment. However, when the protein