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  • Seven Harmful Chemicals In Cigarettes(sigarette Elettroniche) That Will Put You Off For Life
    By: Simon Smith | - When you go out and buy a cigarette(sigaretta elettronica) are you aware of all the chemicals that exist in a cigarette(cigarettes electroniques)? Well you know about Nicotine but do you know what it does to you? No I would say you honestly do not have a clue! Well I am going to tell you because if you really want to go along in life blindly smoking cigarettes(cigarette electronique) then I think somebody ie ME, should open those eyes for you.

    To start with before I wrote this artic ...

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  • Successful Examples Include The Selective Targeting Of C-kit By Imatinib In Gastrointestinal Stromal
    By: john | - The importance of some tyrosine kinases

    Protein tyrosine kinases, such as EGFR, PDGFR, C-Kit and C-Abl regulate a large range of proteins implicated in processes including growth, metabolism and differentiation. They are divided into receptor and non-receptor tyrosine kinases, which initiate signaling processes by phosphorylation and dephosphorylation of a variety of downstream proteins including PI3K/Akt and members of the RAS/RAF/-mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling ...

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  • Cancer Care Ayurvedic Treatment
    By: Ayur Palana Ayurveda Hospital | - Cancer is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body.
    Ayurvedic treatment of cancer centers on the principle of rejuvenation. As a different approach to the treatment of cancer, Ayurveda supports the process of purification in order to bring about a thorough rejuvenation in the afflicted person's cellular structure.
    The prime cause of can ...

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  • You Must Understand What E-cigarettes Save You From!
    By: Chris Warne | - We have been shouting no to real tobacco cigarettes along with a yes to e-cigarettes, but users haven't truly been listening. So we now present facts; facts and figures that will shake you up from a long slumber forcing you look in the eye of the issue to understand how dangerous tobacco and its by-products are! We're so sure that you dont wish to switch a real cigarette with any tobacco cigarette, but are you actually conscious of the dreadfulness which comes encased in a cigarette packet. W ...
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  • Could Fish Oil Potentially Eradicate Leukaemia?
    By: David McEvoy | - The results of a new trial just published in the Journal Blood, has outlined how a compound found in fish oil may in future be able to eradicate the blood cancer known as leukaemia .

    In laboratory experiments at Pennsylvania State University, researchers found that a component of fish oil known as Delta-12-J3 Prostaglandin or D12PGJ3 can selectively target the stem cells of chronic myelogenous leukaemia or CML.

    D12PGJ3 arises from Eicosapentaenoic acid ( ...

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  • The Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research
    By: Alan Trotter | - Despite breakthroughs in the realm of stem cell research that have gone far to make the harvesting of stem cells much more ethical, many people are still against the research and application of these life-saving cells. Though it can be easy to be resolutely for or against this topic, it is vital that people fully understand the various pros and cons of the use of stem cells in medicine before making their decision.

    Many people are unaware of just how much stem cells have already co ...

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  • Current Cancer Breakthroughs
    By: Alan Trotter | - Cancer is one of the most prolific diseases in the world, with record numbers of those affected by it being documented every year. There are a wide range of cancers in the world, although many people only think of a select few when the ominous word is mentioned. Breast and lung cancer are definitely two of the most common, although others such as throat, cervical and prostate cancer, as well as leukaemia, are still diagnosed in tens of thousands of people living in the UK every year.


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  • A Brief History Of Stem Cell Research
    By: Alan Trotter | - Stem cell research is one of the most controversial topics within the world of medical research, and for obvious reasons. The application of stem cell research is still a hot topic even today, and to fully understand why, it can be useful to gain knowledge into the history of stem cell research.

    The term stem cell was first used in 1908 by Alexander Maksimov, a Russian histologist. Maksimov referred to stem cells at a medical meeting in Berlin, where he highlighted the possib ...

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  • Hazard Of Tobaccov/s E Cigarettes
    By: Chris Warne | - Tobacco cigarettes contain a lot of harmful chemicals and dangerously toxic ingredients, quite a few of which are not actually recognized by the smokers themselves. The heart rendering reality proved correct by Cancer Research institute Uk that in totality there are 4000 poisonous elements in a tobacco cigarette. That is the reason e cigarettes are gaining popularity because they are smoke-free, hassle-free, as well as trouble-free. Tobacco cigarettes are truly hazardous snakes with multiple poi ...
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  • A Short Cancer Insurance Guide For Shoppers
    By: Rahul Kumar | - Cancer insurance has been designed to offer you cancer support and take some of the financial burden off you and your family when you need a helping hand. The insurance policy covers all types of cancers except those that have occurred before the effective date of your policy. It covers early stage cancers which have not spread, skin cancer other than malignant melanoma, leukaemia, any malignant tumour characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of malignant cells and invasion of tissue ...
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  • What's Included In A Dental Check Up
    By: Celia Burns | - It's Just A Check Up - Isn't It?

    As you lie back in the dental chair and listen to all those funny "occlusals" and "NADs" it is difficult to understand what exactly is being checked at your check up.

    Contrary to popular understanding, your regular appointment with your dentist is not just a chance for him or her to check there is no decay in your teeth, although this is of course a very important part of the process.
    To give you an idea of what we look for while y ...

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  • Childhood Leukaemia Studies Could Hold Key To Greater Cancer Treatment Advances
    By: Alan Trotter | - Successful demonstrations of a possible new drug to treat the most common form of leukaemia found in babies have led scientists to believe that it could be adapted to treat other forms of the common blood or bone marrow cancer.

    While it is estimated that 90 per cent of all leukaemias are discovered in adults, the disease is nonetheless contracted by between 20,000 and 25,000 youngsters each year. It proves fatal in more than four in every five people who develop the disease.
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  • When Are They Going To Find A Cure For Cancer?
    By: Alan-nz | -
    A friend of mine named Karen put a comment on facebook the other day saying when are they going to find a cure for cancer as my close neighbour has just been diagnosed with it. She said I wish it was very soon so it will help my dear friend and neighbour.

    Knowing a little more than Karen about the subject and whats going on in the cancer industry I felt compelled to reply but in a personal email to her. This is what I said, Im sorry to hear about your neighbour but ther ...

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  • When Kids Get Cancer, What To Do About It
    By: Alan-nz | -
    In a recent report on childhood cancer, stated that the survival rate at present is approaching 75 percent where as a few years ago it was only one in ten. The report went on to say that they were hopeful that within 20 years they would have a 100 percent cure rate but that was possibly being a little optimistic.

    Those statistics may sound good but all cancer statistics are measured only over a 5 year period so those figures are not necessary a cure. The report also stated th ...

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  • A Brief About Chemicals That Smokers Are Exposed To
    By: Nigel Martin | - Cigarettes and cigarette smoke contain a large number of chemicals that have a detrimental effect. This write-up delves into some of the most dangerous ones.

    Ammonia:

    This colourless toxic gas has a rather strong odour. In cigarettes, its main role is to augment the impact that nicotine produces. Other than cigarettes, ammonia is commonly used in fertilizers and various household cleaning products. Ammonia works in increasing nicotine's impact through 'free basing', and ...

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  • Treat Diabetes And More With These 4 Flavone Benefits
    By: Tom Parker | - Compared with vitamins and minerals, the flavones get very little publicity. Although they are not essential in humans, these plant based nutrients still have a lot to offer in terms of health. They can prevent cancer, reduce unnecessary inflammation and much more. In this article I will be expanding on this topic and providing a full breakdown of 4 flavone benefits.

    1) PREVENTING CANCER:

    Cancer is an extremely nasty disease that leads to your body's cells growing in ...

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  • Reduce Your Cancer Risk And More With These 4 Flavone Benefits
    By: Tom Parker | - The flavones are a selection of nutrients that can be found in green herbs and green leafy vegetables. They are not believed to be essential in humans but they do have numerous health benefits which include preventing cancer and treating diabetes. In this article I will be looking at these benefits in greater detail and outlining 4 flavone benefits.

    1) PREVENTING CANCER:

    Cancer is a potentially fatal disease that develops when your body's cells start to grow in a rapi ...

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  • Blood Cancer Treatment In India: Types, Symptoms, And Treatments
    By: Rohan Sinha | - As they say, If there is a problem, there is a way. As long as there is life, there is hope. Docs today are in a much better position to diagnose Blood Cancer and Treat it effectively. Below is a detail of what Blood Cancer is and Blood Cancer Treatment in India.

    Blood Cancer

    Blood Cancer (also known as Leukaemia) is a type of Cancer. Body cells, in this disease, start growing at an abnormal, uncontrolled manner. And, this uncontrolled growth of body cells leads ...

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  • Keep Your Heart Healthy And More With These 3 Anthocyanin Benefits
    By: Tom Parker | - The anthocyanins are a group of health boosting nutrients that are mainly found in berries. Although they are not officially classed as essential nutrients, an increasing body of evidence is starting to show just how important the anthocyanins can be for your health. In this article I will be expanding on this topic and outlining 3 of the main anthocyanin benefits.

    1) PREVENTING CANCER

    Cancer is a very dangerous disease which disrupts the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) i ...

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  • Sore Throat Symptoms
    By: Bruce Mooore | - Have you ever had a sore throat and are unable to eat your favorite food due to that? It is quite possible as it is the most common disease in the world and can occur to anyone. It is basically caused by different viruses and bacteria.

    Acute sore throat symptoms range from pain, irritation and inflammation inside the throat. The burning sensation inside the throat is very annoying and painful. There are many reasons that cause soreness, but some are very common. From singing to shou ...

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  • Practise A Bit Of Charitable Giving
    By: Janny Walter | - Charity begins at home, and you can play your part in making the world a better place. Charitable giving can seem like a small task to you, but it can make a big difference to someone else life. Charitable giving will not only help someone in another part of the world, such as Gibraltar, but it will make you feel great for having done your bit.

    Charitable giving is the corner stone of our society, where some people are not as fortunate as others and need our help. It reminds us that ...

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  • Effective Treatment Of Flea & Tick With Hartz Products
    By: alex gweneth | -
    Fleas are the enemy number one of your pets who brings disease and disaster along with it. If you want to get rid of them for good, you must know them and understand their behaviour and life-cycle. With almost 1500 flea species around the world, no mammal and bird, wild as well as domesticated is free from the threat of these blood sucking buggers. They attack humans and animals as readily as they attack each other. Their numerous hosts and frequent jumping from one to another make them p ...

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  • How To Prevent Yeast Infections
    By: Reyna Flor Nadera | - For a great many women, having a yeast infection really is one of the worst things that might happen to them. Often hard to get rid of and definitely uncomfortable, yeast infections are a very concerning issue to overcome. Although, there are several precautions that women may take in order to help stop these infections from striking so often, if ever at all.

    The initial step in understanding how to prevent yeast infections is to realize that a few really simple factors, like antib ...

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  • Children"€™s Charities And Fundraising For Schools
    By: Jake Edmund | - Childrens charities are working up and down the country, as well as all over the world, to improve the quality of childrens lives who may not be particularly fortunate. Children all over the country need your help, whether it is because of poverty, a lack of education, or illness. Childrens charities are aware that children today are the future, and need all the help they can get.
    Fundraising for schools is an important part of looking after children and getting involved with chi ...

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  • Practise A Bit Of Charitable Giving
    By: Jake Edmund | - Charity begins at home, and you can play your part in making the world a better place. Charitable giving can seem like a small task to you, but it can make a big difference to someone else's life. Charitable giving will not only help someone in another part of the world, such as Gibraltar, but it will make you feel great for having done your bit.


    Charitable giving is the corner stone of our society, where some people are not as fortunate as others and need our help. It remind ...

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  • Details Of Ecigarettes
    By: Joe Smith. | - E-cigarettes have been an interest of several arguments these days. There are several individuals that recommend these and for a very good reason.Cigarettes isn't good to improve your health and this is the reason why. The real smokes individuals light up include over Four thousand chemical substances. This can be a shocking amount. Fifty of those could cause many forms of cancer. The others as you almost certainly have got thought are not very safe either. The sole thing you take in with e-ciga ...
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  • The Purpose Of Vaccination Feline Leukaemia
    By: Sabina Kucz | - Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) is associated with the occurrence of tumours and anaemia in cats but also causes disease by suppressing the cat's immune system. This leaves the cat susceptible to a variety of other problems, which may then be more serious as the cat is unable to combat disease effectively. This is similar to the problems seen in man with the AIDS virus and in cats with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

    Which cats are at risk? The FeLV virus cannot survive for lon ...

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  • Learn Just What Candida Infection Is Right Before You Treat It
    By: Yeast Infection Cure Store | - Recognized by the health profession as Candidiasis, yeast infection is definitely a embarrassing and unsettling malady which is often very hard to eliminate. Yeast infection is generally prompted by multiplication of fungi which usually resides inside our body. We can not observe all of these incredibly tiny microorganisms using the human eye alone. Some of us could have been aware of genital thrush infection but several of us might not be aware that you will find countless other kinds of candid ...
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  • What Are The Benefits Of Vitamin K Supplements
    By: Susan Murphy | - Vitamin K is a group of fat soluble vitamins that are needed for the posttranslational modification of certain proteins, mostly required for blood coagulation but also involved in metabolism pathways in bone and other tissue.

    Why do we require Vitamin K?:
    Vitamin K plays an important role in regulating the clotting of blood. Our liver requires Vitamin K to produce proteins that promote blood clotting.Healthy blood clotting is essential for our everyday health. The ability of ...

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  • Protect Your Cat With Reduced Cost Vaccination
    By: Sabina Kucz | - May 2011 is National Vaccination Month, the ideal time to restore your cat's protection against the most important infectious diseases. During National Vaccination Month participating vets will give your dog a full primary course of vaccination for the price of a booster, plus a free health check.
    Your dog must be over 18 months of age and must not have been vaccinated within the last 18 months.

    The threat of disease. If your cat hasn't been vaccinated in the last 18 month ...

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  • Radiation And Health
    By: lynthomas | - The millions of Japanese people are now facing their worst fear, the unseen and silent threat of radiation.

    The millions of Japanese people are now facing their worst fear, the unseen and silent threat of radiation.

    The human body is made up of many different organs, which are made up of specialized cells. Ionizing radiation will destroy the normal function of these cells.

    Once exposed to small quantities of radiation the body can heal the damaged area. How ...

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  • Technology Can Be The Cause Of Infertility
    By: Dr Ankit Savla | - The hallmark of modern technology is convenience and it can come with at a high price. Modern technology emits high levels of electromagnetic radiation, which is a definite hazard to optimum fertility and the developing embryo.

    The best way to protect your fertility and safeguard the health and wellbeing of you and your prospective family is to avoid devices that harm your bodys delicate cells.

    In some instances it can actually be impossible to completely avoid radi ...

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  • Alternative Medicine For Doctor's Egg In Ones Beer
    By: John Chambers | - At seven this boy has been through both chemotherapy and radiation because of the leukaemia he has from the past five years. They have been trying everything to help his progress including herbal remedies, bio energy sessions, magnets in his pillow and mattress, fruit and vegetable drinks and acupuncture. Currently he has just undergone a bone marrow transplant while his parents are giving him the best care that they can offer. His mother wants to be of help in every way possible. The doctor tol ...
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  • Vitamin K Information - Benefits, Deficiency, Sources, Dosage
    By: Mary Dezfoli | - Vitamin K is a group of fat soluble vitamins that are needed for the posttranslational modification of certain proteins, mostly required for blood coagulation but also involved in metabolism pathways in bone and other tissue.

    Why do we require Vitamin K?

    Vitamin K plays an important role in regulating the clotting of blood. Our liver requires Vitamin K to produce proteins that promote blood clotting.

    Healthy blood clotting is essential for our everyday heal ...

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  • Thrush In Men - Considerably More Prevalent Than Realised
    By: Debra Swinburn | - While thrush is definitely more common in women compared to in men it still affects countless thousands of men and can be every bit as incapacitating and unpleasant. Somewhere around One in Ten men can be afflicted by thrush at some point in their lifetime. As Candida albicans (fungus responsible for thrush) enjoys warm damp areas it is naturally widespread within the genital areas and also the mouth. Normally it is held in place via the bodys immunity process however if permitted to multiply ...
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  • Harmful Chemicals In Cigarettes
    By: William McKenna | - Poisonous Chemicals In Tobacco Smoke

    It is the chemicals added to cigarettes that are responsible for the most damage to smokers health. There are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes and over 50 of them are known to be carcinogens (causing cancer) and many more have poisonous effects.

    Cigarettes are one of the few products available to purchase which can cause serious health effects, or death if used in the intended way. There are ongoing lawsuits against tobacco indu ...

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  • Resveratrol Grape Juice Review
    By: Paul Taylor King | - People have started to enjoy eating healthy snacks made from fruits, especially prunes and grape products. Grapes are very common fruits that may be grown fast and easily. They are often grown in orchards where farmers tend to the before they are sent to the different super markets. Grapes also have different benefits. It is filled with different vitamins and nutrients that do wonders to the body. Getting the benefits is easy as ingesting the grapes themselves. That's why people have been clamor ...
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  • Natural Remedy For Treatment Of Bleeding Gums And Gingivitis
    By: Annaolivia | - Bleeding gums, Gingivitis, Gum infection - No Wonder Youre Not Smiling.

    Left unchecked; gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, an advanced and even more serious form of jawbone and gum disease.


    When you have bleeding gums, its hardly pleasant. Bad breath, sensitive teeth, soreness when you eat, and unsightly discoloured and gum infection are all par for the course. But the chances are those bleeding gums are also a sign of impending gingivitis - a form of ...

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  • Vegetarianism Versus Non-vegetarianism
    By: GB Ads | - Whether it is a vegetarian or non vegetarian diet that is more suitable for human health and well being is perhaps one of the most debated topics. Research and scientific study have long ago nailed the myth that prevailed in the olden days hat non vegetarian food was more nutritive and strength giving. Research also proves that vegetarian food is superior in many ways besides being on par in terms of meeting nutritional needs.

    Let us take a quick look at the benefits of a vegetarian ...

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  • Cell Phones And Your Health
    By: Bobby Buys | - There is no lack of research on the effects of cell phones on the health of humans. If anything, there is an abundance of literature on this subject. However, much of it is contradictory. Some researchers say that there is cause for concern. Others say there are no reasons to sound the bells of alarm. All in all, there is no conclusive evidence that cell phones cause adverse health effects in humans ? or that they do not.

    Currently, an international study, named Cosmos, is being con ...

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  • Acai Berry - What's The Latest News
    By: Lana Soko | - A few lines first if you havent heard of the magic and publicity this little berry has been generating. The Acai (pronounced ah-sah-ee) Berry is native to Central and South America, grown mainly in swamps and floodplains. It has been around now for about 5 years. It grows atop Acai Palm Trees. When harvested the pulp of the fruit needs to be quickly frozen in order to preserve its nutrients. The quality of the berry has been shown to degrade rapidly if not frozen straight away. Its a deep ...
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  • 'you Have Leukemia And Will Be Dead In A Year'
    By: Richard Craig | - A startling string of medical errors led to a man from Essex being incorrectly told he was going to die within a year.

    46-year old Anthony Moore was diagnosed with leukemia after developing anaemia and low haemoglobin, the result of earlier treatment for an infected wound which was also incorrectly diagnosed as MRSA.

    The drug he was given for MRSA, Linezolid, was said to have caused a condition known as peripheral neuropathy, the symptoms of which included the blood pro ...

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  • Targeting Cancer Stem Cells: Therapeutic Strategies, Drug Development Pipeline, Biomarkers And Diagn
    By: Vision Shopsters | - Cancer Stem Cell (CSC) research has accelerated in the last two years and considerable efforts are now being made to identify drug molecules that selectively target and destroy them. Today, 50 developmental molecules are being evaluated in the hope of targeting this subset of cancer cells. More than 40 companies and commercial groups are progressing these activities and around 20 drug-targeting strategies are being evaluated. Efforts are being made to target CSCs using novel single agents as wel ...
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  • Natural Alternatives To Leather Shoes
    By: Ceri Heathcote | - Leather is the most commonly used material in the manufacture of shoes. It is natural, breathable, comfortable and looks good, but is also costly to produce in terms of its environmental impacts and damage to the health of the workers producing it. The environmental impact of leather is associated with the rearing of the livestock, the use of polluting chemicals including chromium a toxic heavy metal in the tanning process and air pollution including hydrogen sulphide during dehairing, ammonia ...
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  • Cancer And The Dirty Electricity Plague
    By: Donna M. Fisher | - "... the 20th century epidemic of the so called diseases of civilization including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes and suicide was caused by electrification not by lifestyle. A large proportion of these diseases may therefore be preventable."(i)


    Released in the year 2000 a study of 44,788 sets of twins from Sweden, Denmark and Finland concluded that environmental factors were the initiating event in the majority of cancers.(ii) The strongest contender and most l ...

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  • Various Stem Cells For Future Treatments
    By: Andre Issey | - The isolation of human embryonic stem cell lines in recent years has really generated a vast excitement among scientists and other people about the possibility of producing quantities of transplantable beta cells.

    Since then, more and more people have started considering using stem cells bank or a cord blood bank to store their childrens stem cells in case they become ill and get diseases like leukaemia, diabetes or a cancer. As the collection of umbilical cord blood cells c ...

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  • Facts On Leukaemia And What To Do About It.
    By: Alan-nz | - There are many facts known about leukaemia and if someone is dealing with the problem its these facts they need to know. Like all cancers, leukaemia happens for a reason as its not some mysterious illness that science cant fathom. For instance its exceptionally rare in S.E. Asia but is prevalent in all western developed countries.

    Some of the facts that have been linked to leukaemia are high voltage power lines and people living close to these have a much h ...

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  • Detailed Information On Leukaemia
    By: Juliet | - Leukemia or leukaemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of blood cells. As these leukaemia cells take over, the patient develops symptoms such as excessive bruising and breathlessness. Leukemias are divided into two main groups acute and chronic and then further divided by the type of white blood cell which is affected. Acute leukemias come on suddenly, often within days or weeks, progressing quickly and need to be treated urgently. Chronic ...
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