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Does This Cause Cancer? How Scientists Determine Whether a Chemical Is Carcinogenic – Sometimes With Controversial Results
By Brad Reisfeld Your Health

Does This Cause Cancer? How Scientists Determine Whether a Chemical Is Carcinogenic – Sometimes With Controversial Results

People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer. Substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. Familiar examples include tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos and diesel engine exhaust. To […]

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How Cancer Cells Move and Metastasize Is Influenced by the Fluids Surrounding Them – Understanding How Tumors Migrate Can Help Stop Their Spread
By Yizeng Li Your Health

How Cancer Cells Move and Metastasize Is Influenced by the Fluids Surrounding Them – Understanding How Tumors Migrate Can Help Stop Their Spread

Cell migration, or how cells move in the body, is essential to both normal body function and disease progression. Cell movement is what allows body parts to grow in the right place during early development, wounds to heal and tumors to become metastatic. Over the last century, how researchers understood cell migration was limited to […]

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Reiki Therapy: What Is It, Purpose, Benefits, How Does It Work?
By Olivia DiPede Your Health

Reiki Therapy: What Is It, Purpose, Benefits, How Does It Work?

Reiki is an energy healing practice that may have profound benefits in restoring overall well-being and managing symptoms of various disorders. If you’re considering booking a Reiki session, follow along as we break down everything you should know about the healing practice including its purpose, benefits, and how to prepare for your session.

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A Blood Test That Screens for Multiple Cancers at Once Promises to Boost Early Detection
By Colin Pritchard Your Health

A Blood Test That Screens for Multiple Cancers at Once Promises to Boost Early Detection

Detecting cancer early before it spreads throughout the body can be lifesaving. This is why doctors recommend regular screening for several common cancer types, using a variety of methods. Colonoscopies, for example, screen for colon cancer, while mammograms screen for breast cancer. While important, getting all these tests done can be logistically challenging, expensive and […]

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