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Lynn Schuchter, MD, program leader for Penn's Melanoma Research Program says 2011 was the “year of melanoma,” one in which two important new agents were approved by the FDA (the first in over 40 years). It was in 2011, cancer research for melanoma began to make a significant difference for patients with advanced forms of melanoma. 2012 is...

One of the most significant risks facing men on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer is osteoporosis.  Representing a critical decrease in the density of bones, osteoporosis is usually associated with menopause in women.  However, men with prostate cancer, particularly those on androgen deprivation therapy, are also at risk for this condition.  So why do we care about osteoporosis?  By making...

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2012 Focus On Melanoma Conference In this blog, she recaps the conference. You can view the conference in its entirety, including presentations here.We all know that our skin undergoes changes as we age, but does the aging process affect the environment...

It may surprise many people – maybe even you – but the best exercise to lose body fat isn’t even an abdominal exercise at all! See, stomach exercises (such as crunches) only work your mid section, which is fine for strength and condition the abs, but in terms of dropping unwanted body fat, it has a long, LONG way to go to beat this classic:Squats: The Best Exercise For Losing Body FatI can hear the moaning already, and some of...

When you and your partner are ready to try to conceive a baby, it is important to eat the right foods so that your body can make healthy semen, which increases your chances of success. According to Baby Centre, 32 percent of infertility issues are linked to men. Change your diet to incorporate foods that promote healthy reproduction before you begin trying for a baby to ensure that your semen is as healthy as possible.OystersOysters...

As  part of efforts to make qualitative healthcare affordable and accessible to inhabitants of Ondo State, the state government under the leadership of Governor Olusegun Mimiko plans to inaugurate a N6 billion modern Medical Village along Laje Road, Ondo West Local Council.The Medical Village, which comprises of a 100-bed Mother and...

Bill Barbour, 63, of New York, is an avid cyclist who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May, 2011. Always active, he wasn’t ready to let treatment for prostate cancer slow down his life, or his participation in his favorite activity, cycling. Bill chose to have proton therapy for prostate cancer at Penn in February, 2012, and today he...

The use of currency notes could be one of the major sources of transmittance of diseases. Experts warn of the possibility that currency notes might act as vehicles for the transmission of germs, urging that hand washing and proper handling of notes is imperative for health.The environment plays a critical role in transmission of germs to...

Eating too much sugar certainly isn't wise for your waistline, but did you know that overindulging in dessert can add years to your face? And even if you do strenuous cardio workouts each week, you'll be missing out on potential anti-aging body benefits if your schedule doesn't include yoga, weight training, and rest."Good nutrition is a...

Despite recent medical and pharmaceutical advances, over 1500 women still die daily from pregnancy or complications related to childbirth. The statistics are even worse for children, 22,000 of whom die daily before their fifth birthday, 41 per cent occurring during the neonatal period, that is, the first 28 days of life. The bad news for...

The world's most beautiful women, Cleopatra of Egypt and Yang Guifei of China loved to eat okra according to the history record.Cleopatra of EgyptYang Guifei of ChinaWhen we visited the world's most productive land of okra in a rural area in Kami, Kochi Prefecture, Japan, the young and old all look very healthy. When we asked their secret...

iologically, it has been noticed that the body has the tendency to start the process of “excretion”, of wastes, towards a time period between 4 AM to 12 PM, which is basically from early morning towards noon. This is one reason why you have a bad breath, coated tongue, dusty eyes and bowel movement in the morning as you wake-up.It’s quite a revelation to understand that the process of excreting wastes, or “detoxifying”, actually...