Published: June 25, 2009
Farrah Fawcett died today of the anal cancer that she has been battling for years. Just hours before her death she was visited by a priest who delivered her last rites. Among those by her side when she passed away were her closest friends, Ryan O'Neil and her priest.
Published: June 23, 2009
Ed McMahon is dead at 86 years old. The cultural icon and sidekick on Johnny Carson’s late-night television show passed away at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles this morning due to bone cancer.
Published: June 08, 2009
A recent report indicates that fabric softeners found in most homes are highly toxic. According to reports, fabric softeners are among the most toxic products to be manufactured for home use. Chemicals like chloroform, pentance and benzyl acetate are all known to cause damage to lungs, nerves and the brain; some chemicals found in fabric softeners are even known carcinogens.
Published: June 08, 2009
Colorectal growths, also known as colorectal polyps or colorectal adenomas are abnormal tissue or tumor growths that project from a mucous membrane originating in the colon. Polyps can occur anywhere in the body where a mucous membrane exists including the cervix, the nose and the small intestine. More specifically, an adenoma or a polyp is a collection of growths produced by glands. Because they can spring from the glands, they are produced by a number of organs in the body. One such organ is the colon, and although adenomas are benign, they can become malignant – or cancerous.
Published: June 04, 2009
Alex's Lemonade Stand & Vinotol are joined in the fight against cancer in children - Both organizations are working hard to make a healthier, happier world.
Published: May 27, 2009
Farrah Fawcett Health Update: Farrah continues to hold strong and is encouraged by her NBC documentary - Farrah finds hope in the support of her family, friends and fans.
Published: May 22, 2009
Skin care is a serious problem and definite risk. The sun's rays have long been thought harmful, and now the truth of that fear has been proven. UVA and UVB rays are not the only things which cause skin cancer, but the sun is a very common cause. The point is that skin cancer is now on a lot of people's minds. However, the problem is that most do not understand very much about the different types of skin cancer, specifically melanoma and basal cell carcinoma. Because knowledge is the best prevention, knowing the difference is crucial.
Published: May 22, 2009
The World No Tobacco Day 2009 theme is “Tobacco Health Warnings”. Every year the World health Organization (WHO) holds an anti-tobacco day in an effort to slow the effect that tobacco is having on the world’s health. In 2009 the World No Tobacco Day will be focused on forcing tobacco companies to display picture warnings on tobacco packages that will hopefully encourage tobacco users to quit.
Published: May 22, 2009
Aldara Cream works from within by activating the body's own immune system. When Aldara Cream is applied to the skin, immune cells are activated and travel to the area.
Published: May 20, 2009
Amy Mickelson, wife of pro golfer Phil Mickelson, has been diagnosed with breast cancer - her husband has dropped everything to be at her side. Amy Mickelson is expected to go into surgery in the next two weeks.
