Will Weight Loss Reduce Cancer Risk?

Levels of cancer-linked proteins drop

Thursday, July 14, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Weight Loss Might Reduce Cancer Risk: Study Overweight and obese women who lose weight may lower their odds of developing cancer as their levels of cancer-linked proteins drop, a new study suggests. These proteins -- VEGF, PAI-1... Read more ...  Slideshows The Sweet History of Chocolate Did you ever wonder how chocolate came to be so universally loved? Explore the fascinating history of one of the world's most delicious foods and healthiest treats... Read more ... Skin and Beauty: The Truth About Beauty Product Dangers Learn the truth about beauty product dangers. Hair straighteners, dyes, shampoos, creams, and cosmetics are bad for your health. Learn the options for those who want fewer and gentler... Read more ...  News 4 in 10 Americans Think Work Affects Their Health: Poll Many Americans think their job takes a toll on everything from their health and stress levels to their eating and sleeping habits, a new poll found. 'The takeaway here is that job number one... Read more ... 1 in 3 Hospitals in Developing World Lack Running Water Clean running water is essential for hospital sanitation, but a new report finds a third of hospitals in the developing world don't have it. 'Running water is something we so take for granted... Read more ... Health Tip: Manage Emotional Stress Life's many changes can be stressful, which may harm your health. The American Academy of Family Physicians advises: Learn to recognize the first signs of stress, such as neck stiffness... Read more ... Obesity More Deadly for Men Than Women: Study Obesity is nearly three times more deadly for men than it is for women, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 4 million men and women around the globe, the risk of dying before the age... Read more ... Health Tip: Cooking Frozen Food Even frozen food should be prepared correctly to minimize your risk of getting sick. Here are guidelines from the FoodSafety.gov website: Follow package instructions for how to heat... Read more ... U.S. Teens Less Sweet on Soft Drinks American teens are turning their backs on soft drinks, says a new government survey that shows soda consumption among youth declined by almost a third in just two years. Instead, bottled... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home