Pancreatic cancer is one of the most feared and deadliest forms of cancer.
Eighty percent of patients die in less than a year. Only 8% make it five years.
It’s what took the lives of Aretha Franklin, Steve Jobs, Patrick Swayze, Luciano Pavarotti, and Joan Crawford.
And the threat keeps growing… By the end of 2020, pancreatic cancer is projected to be second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death.… Read More
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other types of cancer combined.[1]
That’s why many of us with fair skin dread our annual trip to the dermatologist. We know what we’re in for.
Chances are, the doctor will find some spots that need to be frozen off or cut out. They might be squamous or basal cell cancers.… Read More
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About three-quarters of American adults are deficient in a crucial nutrient: vitamin D.
Many experts say we don’t get enough vitamin D because of the widespread use of sunscreen and constant warnings about skin cancer from sun exposure.
But the risks of low vitamin D may be worse than those from sunburn. Deficits of the “sunshine vitamin” are linked to heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and low immunity.… Read More
Certain jobs are notorious for being dangerous.
Coal miners, police officers, convenience store clerks, and roofers, for example, generally know what they are getting into.
But some work risks are less visible, even if they are just as real.
Studies have found that people in several occupations are at far greater risk for cancer than the general population. Here are six jobs that increase your chances of developing the disease:
1.… Read More
Regular Health Watch readers know that tree nuts are a true superfood. We’ve told you about studies showing they fight weight gain, diabetes, brain aging, and more.
Now, new research shows that walnuts may provide an even more important health benefit…they suppress cancer.
The study came from Marshall University. It was based on previous knowledge that eating walnuts lowers breast cancer risk and slows its growth.… Read More