Category: Health
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12 Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common and unpredictable forms of cancers around. Most of the time lung cancer is only detected when it has advanced too far, as symptoms might not appear at an early stage. However, there are some warning signs that you may want to heed and get checked out. This…
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Women’s Lungs May Weaken During Menopause
Ladies pay attention, it involves menopause! Research of the past showed that women in their mid-twenties could boost their lung capacity through good diet and a healthy lifestyle, and of course avoiding cigarettes. However, once you are past the thirties, lung function gradually declines. A new study has come to light where researchers examined data on…
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Atezolizumab Extends Lung Cancer Patients’ Life
A study published on Monday suggests that a new immunotherapy drug called, Atezolizumab, can extend the life of patients suffering from lung cancer. The most important aspect of the new drug is its claim of having fewer side-effects. The study was conducted on 850 individuals with terminal lung cancer. Half the group took the new drug,…
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10 Tips to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things a person can attempt. However, keep in mind that it will be a decision that will impact your life in the best way possible. Here are some tips that will help you on your journey to a healthier life. Tips to Quit Find your reason. Finding…
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10 Reasons to Quit Smoking
Anyone who smokes would have suffered their fair share of nagging from family and friends begging them to quit. Almost every smoker is aware of the long-term risks of smoking. He or she knows that smoking can cause heart diseases, lung diseases, stroke, bronchitis, and even cancer. However, knowing these risks may not be enough…
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5 Foods to Prevent Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women; about 1 out of 4 cancer deaths are from lung cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. The leading cause of lung cancer is smoking. So, if you smoke,…
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Miners With Pneumoconiosis Breathe Again After Lung Lavage
The most common lung disease among coal miners in Vietnam is known as pneumoconiosis. Pneumoconiosis is an occupational lung disease and a restrictive lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, often in mines and from agriculture. In 2013 it resulted in 260,000 deaths up from 251,000 deaths in 1990. Fortunately, doctors in Vietnam have started…
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3 Reasons Why Non-Smokers Get Cancer
November is lung cancer awareness month. This month is all about educating ourselves about one of the most common and deadly forms of cancer. Most often, lung cancer is associated with smoking. However, according to the American Cancer Society, 20 percent or more of the people who die from the disease every year, have never used…
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Air Pollution in Delhi Can Cause Lung Cancer
Doctors in India’s capital, Delhi, have expressed concerns that the city’s worsening air quality could leave people more prone to lung cancer. Air pollution in Delhi has already been reported as very bad, but environmentalists have warned that it is slowly becoming worse. Prof (Dr.) P K Julka, director of Max Oncology Day Care said…
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November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November marks the start of lung cancer awareness month (LCAM). The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is leading a joint effort among a number of non-profit lung cancer patient advocacy organizations and individuals. This effort is designed to produce a coordinated, harmonized public awareness campaign for LCAM in November 2016. A critical…