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Brown study finds no difference in cancer risk between red and white wine

Brown study finds no difference in cancer risk between red and white wine

“The first key finding is that overall, there is no difference by wine type in terms of cancer risk,” said Eunyoung Cho, corresponding author of the study and associate professor of epidemiology and of dermatology at Brown. “The second key finding may be that for skin cancer, there is a positive association with white wine, but not with red wine.” …

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New Research Suggests An Alarming Relationship Between COVID, Flu And Breast Cancer – HuffPost

New Research Suggests An Alarming Relationship Between COVID, Flu And Breast Cancer  HuffPost Respiratory viruses awaken dormant breast cancer cells and raise relapse risk  News-Medical Respiratory viruses like flu, coronavirus may trigger cancer relapse: Study  Business Standard COVID, the flu and other viral infections can re-awaken dormant breast cancer cells, new study in mice shows  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Source link

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Men with THIS body feature are more likely to develop cancer, experts warn

Men with THIS body feature are more likely to develop cancer, experts warn

A leading doctor has warned that ‘man boobs’ can be a sign of potentially deadly testicular cancer, breast cancer or liver disease. Gynecomastia—when boys or men develop big breasts—can also cause sore or swollen nipples. While the NHS says it is ‘common’ and does not always need treatment, sometimes it can be caused by underlying health issues which need addressing. These can …

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Your eyes could be warning you about cancer, diabetes, or high BP; here’s what to look for |

Your eyes could be warning you about cancer, diabetes, or high BP; here’s what to look for |

Your eyes are more than organs of sight; they are often the first place your body shows warning signs of serious health issues. Eye specialists emphasize that conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even certain cancers can be detected early through a comprehensive eye exam. These changes are usually invisible to the patient but can be identified …

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Northern Ireland children’s cancer unit staff shortages ‘left me broken’

Northern Ireland children’s cancer unit staff shortages ‘left me broken’

Marie-Louise Connolly Health correspondent, BBC News NI BBC Hannah Farrell was a nurse at the Children’s Cancer Unit until she resigned in 2019 A whistleblower who resigned from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children over staff shortages has said the system left her broken, disillusioned and burnt out. Hannah Farrell, who left the Children’s Cancer Unit in 2019, said …

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Why do some people grow ‘chemo curls’ after cancer treatment?

Why do some people grow ‘chemo curls’ after cancer treatment?

​​Hair is an important part of our personal identity, so its loss during cancer treatment can be distressing at an already difficult time. However, this can be a positive sign that chemotherapy is working, and the hair usually grows back after treatment, said Desmond Tobin, a dermatological scientist at University College Dublin’s Charles Institute. Hair can look different after chemotherapy, …

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