MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cancer risks'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:52:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077689&cid=t_169394_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-case-for-mammograms-friends-and-family-might-be-a-greater-influence-than-doctors%2F2011.07.28 Most women in their 40′s believe they should have annual mammograms, regardless of what screening regimen their doctor might recommend. So say researchers in Massachusetts who surveyed women (primarily white, highly educated) ages 39-49 presenting for annual checkups. They gave the women a fact sheet about the new USPSTF guidelines on mammogram screening in their age group, and asked them to read one of two articles either supporting or opposing the guidelines. The researchers then asked women about their beliefs, concerns and attitudes about breast cancer and mammogram screening. Here’s what they found - Women overwhelmingly want annual mammograms – Close to 90% of women surveyed felt they should have annual mammograms, regardless of what their doctor might recommend. Women... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077689 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:00:16 +0100 5077689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761398&cid=t_169394_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F20-cancer-causing-substances%2F photo: Thinkstock A new report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the National Cancer Institute lists 20 cancer-causers or potential cancer-causers. The list includes formaldehyde, which, if you remember, is one of the substances that aspartame breaks down into. It also includes titanium dioxide, which is still used in paint and sunscreen; propylene oxide, which is found in polyurethane plastics; and diesel exhaust. Even shift work is on the list — remember when we told you about how abnormal work schedules hurt your health? Check out the full list below: Lead and lead compounds Indium phosphide Cobalt with tungsten carbide Titanium dioxide Welding fumes Refractory ceramic fibers Diesel e... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761398 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:02:57 +0100 3761398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999622&cid=t_169394_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FJu6WghpBQnk%2F It’s been known for a while that smoking increases the risk of developing bladder cancer. Actually, it’s the highest risk factor – smokers are twice as likely to develop bladder cancer than those who don’t smoke. According to the American Cancer Society, Smoking causes about half of the deaths from bladder cancer among men (48%) and almost a third of bladder cancer deaths in women (28%). Some of the carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) in tobacco smoke are absorbed from the lungs and get into the blood. From the blood, they are filtered by the kidneys and concentrated in urine. These chemicals in urine damage the cells that line the inside of the bladder. This damage increases the chance of cancer developing. Now, there’s evidence that the risk has risen eve... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999622 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:52:20 +0100 2999622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2233222&cid=t_169394_140_f&fid=35457&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fbattlingforhealthcom%2F%7E3%2FKXeOhKTz_2k%2F Resource Post for March Are people exposed to too much radiation in the name of diagnostic medicine? I was at the dentist for a normal check up earlier this week. This was my first visit at this particular clinic and I was surprised that I had to undergo an X-ray of my whole jaw. There I was sitting in the dentist’s chair with a computer screen in front of me showing the X-ray pictures of my jaw and my teeth as the dentist explained to me in detail what I have and I don’t have. The check up was very thorough as Swiss check ups tend to be. Really nice. But was the X-ray really necessary? Radiation exposure has been shown to be a risk factor for many types of cancer, including breast and thyroid cancer. Although medical devices usually use in low doses of radiation, these technol... Battling-Schizophrenia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2233222 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:57:13 +0100 2233222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1225359&cid=t_169394_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D211081 University of New South Wales Professor Bernard Stewart recently conducted a study on cancer risk factors. According to MSNBC Stewart found that smoking and alcohol are both high risk factors. On the plus side Stewart study downplays the cancer risk from coffee, deodorants, fluoridated water and having breast implants or dental fillings. Stewart also downplays cell phone risks. He found active smokers and ex-smokers to be the most at risk, although the risk is reduced for people who quit smoking. Drinking alcohol was also a high risk factor, particularly for people who also smoke, although Stewart said no specific type of alcoholic drink was most strongly to blame. Drinking chlorinated water and using a mobile phone was far less likely to cause cancer, Stewart said, although the risks... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1225359 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:00:00 +0100 1225359