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Low level of Vitamin D might cause Headache and Migraine
If you constantly experience headache or migraine, you might like to check your level of vitamin D level. A presentation at the 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS) suggested patients with headache and migraine have low … Continue reading
Gefitinib (Iressa) is better than Standard Therapy in Lung Cancer with EGFR Mutations
Gefitinib (Iressa) is more effective than first-line therapy in improving survival without disease in patients with advanced nonsmall-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and epidermal growth-factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. The current study was conducted in 230 patients from 43 centers in Japan, … Continue reading
Posted in Lung Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Tagged carboplatin, EGFR, epidermal growth-factor receptor, gefitinib, Iressa, Lung Cancer, mutations, Non small cell lung cancer, paclitaxel, Survival
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Vitamin B6, Methionine Linked to Lower Risk for Lung Cancer
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, serum levels of vitamin B6 and amino acid, methionine, were inversely associated with risk for lung cancer. The study was conducted among ~400,000 participants in 10 … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Lung Cancer, Vitamins
Tagged Lung Cancer, Methionine, Smoking, vitamin B6
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Coffee Drinking Lowers Risk for Head and Neck Cancers
Good news for coffee drinkers. A new study found that drinking caffeinated coffee is associated with lower risk for head and neck cancers. The study was published in June 22 online issue of the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Tobacco … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Tagged coffee, drinking, Head and Neck Cancer, Pharyngeal cancer, Smoking
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Modest Tea and Coffee Consumption Cuts Cardiovascular Disease
The latest look at the effects of tea and coffee consumption on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality suggests that moderate intake of either beverages reduces coronary heart disease risk (CHD). The findings were reported in the June 18, 2010 issue of … Continue reading
Posted in Cardiovascular disease, Heart attack, Stroke, Tea
Tagged Cardiovascular disease, coffee, coronary heart disease, Flavonoids, Stroke, Tea
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Vitamins B6, B12 May Protect Against Depression in Older Adults
A recently published study showed that high intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 might reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in older adults. The study evaluated the dietary intakes and the incidence of depression in 3503 adults who are at … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Depression, Vitamins
Tagged Depression, Vitamin B12, vitamin B6
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Efficacy and tolerability of Avastin plus Xeloda as first-line therapy in patients with advanced Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide and the third most common cause of cancer mortality. More than 80% of cases occur in East Asia and sub-Sharan Africa, and the incidence is increasing in Europe and the US. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Liver Cancer
Tagged Avastin, bevacizumab, capecitabine, Liver cancer, Nexavar, sorafenib, Survival, Xeloda
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Replacing White Rice with Brown Rice Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
In Asian countries, rice has been a staple food for centuries. In US, more than 70% of rice consumed is white rice. Through the refining processes, the outer bran and germ portions of rice grains (ie. Brown rice) are removed … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes
Tagged Brown rice, Diabetes, White rice
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Tai Chi Increased Efficacy of Antidepressant Therapy in Older Adults
Like acupuncture(針灸), Tai Chi (太極拳) was known to improve blood circulation and stimulate the central nervous system. A new study now reported that adding Tai Chi to antidepressant therapy (such as escitalopram, Lexapro) can improve resilience, quality of life, and … Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Depression
Tagged Acupuncture, antidepressant, Depression, escitalopram, Lexapro, Tai Chi
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