COFFEE – CAN IT OFFER PROTECTION AGAINST DEVELOPING SOME SORTS OF CANCER?

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Earlier in the month research suggested that coffee may give some protection against developing Parkinson’s disease. Now scientists have found evidence that drinking coffee may also result in a reduced risk of getting head & neck cancers.
The study, led by Mia Hashibe from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, used studies from the [...]

Can cooking with Gas increase your risk of developing lung cancer?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

That tantalizing smell while you’re frying your food just might give you cancer along with an appetite!
The fumes that result from frying food at high temperatures are known to cause changes in DNA  and may be carcinogenic. Professional chefs are particularly at  risk. Lung cancer rates in China, for example are high among chefs, and [...]

Protein breakthrough will lead to new cancer drugs

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Scientists have discovered the protein structure responsible for nearly all human tumours.  It is hoped the discovery will lead to better cancer drugs.
Telomerase protein allows the development of cancer cells.  It has been the principle focus for scientists for more than a decade because of it’s role in the division of cancer cells: it [...]