Archive: 08/01/2014
New type of immunotherapy shows potential in advanced lung cancer
(Medical Xpress)—When added to chemotherapy and antibody therapy, Imprime PGG, a type of immunotherapy, substantially improved response rates and overall survival rates in patients with late-stage, non-small cell lung cancer ...
Jan 8, 2014
Cancer risk lower in women adhering to cancer prevention guidelines
(Medical Xpress)—Postmenopausal women whose behaviors were consistent with the Nutrition and Physical Activity Cancer Prevention Guidelines put forth by the American Cancer Society (ACS) had lower risk for cancer incidence, ...
Jan 8, 2014
New research: Effects of eating half an avocado with lunch on satiety and desire to eat between meals
New research published in the November issue of Nutrition Journal reports adding one-half of a fresh avocado to a lunch may have helped healthy, overweight people feel more satisfied and reduced their desire to eat following ...
Jan 8, 2014
Study finds daily antibiotics most effective in preventing recurrent urinary tract infection
While daily antibiotic use is the most effective method for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in women, daily cranberry pills, daily estrogen therapy and monthly acupuncture treatments also have benefits that ...
Jan 8, 2014