Nanotechnology is currently being used in a wide variety of consumer products and applications. While many of these nanotechnologies are promising in their abilities to improve upon current products, little is known about their potential health hazards. Review the most frequently asked questions about nanotechnology to learn the facts about this burgeoning field. What is …
Asbestos exposure generally occurs when an individual inhales polluted air at workplaces where asbestos is manufactured or used. Asbestos fibers can get released in the air inside buildings that use asbestos when these structures are being torn down or undergoing renovation. Exposure to asbestos can lead to critical lung problems and cancer as well. This …
Randomized controlled trials have confirmed that many of the existing treatment modalities can reduce cancer-related pain on their own. However, scientific evidence related to cancer pain relief does not compare favorably with the voluminous amount of information pertaining to the usefulness and effectiveness of treatments meant for other types of serious conditions, including cancer itself. …
Two new studies shed light on how vitamin D and vitamin B6 may or may not affect cancer risk. The first study debunks the long-held belief that vitamin D can help stave off cancer. The second indicates that vitamin B6 may help reduce the risk of lung cancer. For the study that involves vitamin D, …
Mesothelioma, also known as Malignant Mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer, a neoplasm originating from the mesothelial surface lining cells of serous cavities. Cancer cells found in the sac lining of the chest cause pleural mesothelioma and cancer cells found in the abdomen cause peritoneal mesothelioma. Most people with mesothelioma have worked on jobs …
