Tag: Lung Cancer

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a fungus. About one-third of the cases of pneumonia are...

Even the smallest warning sign from your body can be indicating a serious disease. Certain health conditions such as sleep apnea, glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes, and lung cancer show mild to no symptoms in the early stages. But catching them early ensures complete treatment. For early diagnosis and to prevent further damage to your body, get yourself checked regularly and stay active.

‘Prevention is better than cure’ , we have all heard of this proverb. Even though this proverb is a cliche, it holds in itself...

Being diagnosed with cancer is everyone’s worst nightmare. And there happen to be many myths surrounding this illness. Let’s explore some common myths doing...

When it comes to men's and women's health, the fact is that women outlive men, and that gap is widening. According to the Centers...

Incense sticks come with a whole host of health risks such as genetic mutations, lung cancer, asthma and other respiratory diseases, leukemia, heart disease, skin irritation, and neurological problems. Other types of incense sticks such as citronella and sandalwood are just as harmful. Products marketed as "herbal incense" which are meant to be smoked, can cause adverse physical reactions.

Burning incense produces pollutants and irritants that are toxic to your cells and can cause genetic mutations. Not just that, incense smoke can also irritate your respiratory tract, cause lung cancer, and aggravate asthma. It can also cause contact dermatitis if exposure is prolonged and leukemia in children if the mothers were subject to it when pregnant.

Secondhand smoke releases about 250 harmful chemicals out of which 50 are carcinogens. These impact different parts of the body differently depending on the intensity and frequency of exposure. Passive smoking causes lung cancer and increases the risk of breast, throat, rectum, bladder, stomach, and brain cancer. In children, it manifolds the risk of leukemia, lymphoma, and liver cancer.

White tea, with its antibacterial and antioxidant properties, aids the improvement of oral health and slows skin aging. If you want to lose weight, try white tea because it can break down fat cells and lower your appetite. It may also lower bad cholesterol and blood pressure, thus preventing heart disease. Not just that, drinking white tea relieves excessive thirst in diabetic patients. It has also been proved to be extremely useful in preventing lung cancer.

According to studies, hemp oil i.e., a cannabis or cannabinoid that include cannabinol and activate cannabinoid receptors found in our body. It can fight cancer. Hemp oil inhibits the growth of a brain tumor. It inhibits the epithelial growth factor which induces the migration of lung cancer cells and is capable of inhibiting the invasion of cancerous cells. It also inhibits cell growth as well as apoptosis in the mantle cell lymphoma.

Is cancer lurking in your toothpaste and deodorant? Or is munching on that delicious hamburger and/or popcorn increasing your risk of cancer? You'd be surprised...

Cruciferous veggies contain several carotenoids that can prevent some forms of cancer. They also contain glucosinolates, that break down during digestion into biologically active compounds. These enhance elimination of carcinogens before they can damage DNA, or by altering cell-signaling pathways that prevent normal cells from being converted into cancer cells.

Walnuts contain essential vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids, and other nutrients. They are very easy to store and pack, making it a healthy snacks...