Diabetes drug may elevate bladder cancer risk
July 4th, 2012 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, July 4 (IANS) Pioglitazone, a drug commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes, may also elevate bladder cancer risk, says a new Canadian research.
In a bid to link pioglitazone ... Read more...
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Genetic variation that cuts bladder cancer risk identified
April 3rd, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 3 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a common genetic variation, which is linked to both bladder cancer risk and to the length ... Read more...
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Swimming too often in chlorinated water ‘ups bladder cancer risk’
March 17th, 2011 - 11:54 am ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Spanish researchers have warned that people who regularly swim in chlorinated water or take lots of showers or baths could increase the risk of developing bladder cancer.They ... Read more...
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Eating cheese every day ‘could increase bladder cancer risk’
February 10th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 10 (ANI): New research suggests that a daily helping of cheese could increase the risk of bladder cancer.Eating more than 53g - roughly the same size as a small chocolate ... Read more...
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Extra cheese could raise bladder cancer risk
February 9th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 9 (IANS) Beware, munching on extra helpings of cheese could up your risk of bladder cancer.Scientists have found that the risk increased by more than 50 percent in those who ... Read more...
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Selenium intake linked to decreased risk of bladder cancer
September 1st, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): Increasing selenium intake may decrease the risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study.Selenium is an essential micronutrient that is incorporated into about 25 proteins, called selenoproteins. ... Read more...
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Red Meat Increases Bladder Cancer Risk, Study Says
August 23rd, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Washington, Aug 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Red meat is already known to rank really low in the list of healthy foods as it has been linked to a variety of ailments ... Read more...
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Sausages and bacon up bladder cancer risk by 30pc
August 2nd, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 2 (ANI): Additives in processed meat such as sausages and bacon could increase risk of bladder cancer by 30 percent, says a new study.Salts like sodium nitrite and nitrate in ... Read more...
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Well-cooked meat may increase bladder cancer risk
April 20th, 2010 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Frequently eating meat, especially the one which is well done or cooked at high temperatures, may increase your chances of developing bladder cancer, according to a new study.The ... Read more...
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Smokers more vulnerable to bladder cancer
November 17th, 2009 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) Smokers face a five times higher risk of developing bladder cancer compared to non-smokers, according to a new study.
Researchers found that among individuals who smoked the same ... Read more...
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Immune system-suppressing drugs ‘raise bladder cancer risk’
October 27th, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): In a recent study of possible triggers of cancer, scientists identified an increased risk to the bladders of patients taking drugs that suppress the immune system.The findings came ... Read more...
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Gene that raises bladder cancer risk identified
August 3rd, 2009 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 3 (ANI): A gene variation of prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) gene, called rs2294008, can increase the risk of urinary bladder cancer, according to researchers at The University of Texas ... Read more...
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Popular New Year resolutions improve sexual health
January 2nd, 2009 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 2 (ANI): Finding it hard to stick to your New Year resolutions? Well, then heres something that would offer you the much-needed motivation: researchers have found that many popular ... Read more...
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Sour milk and yogurt may cut bladder cancer risk
October 29th, 2008 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): Intake of milk and other dairy foods can help potentially reduce the risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study.To reach the conclusion, Dr. Susanna Larsson ... Read more...
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Eating yogurt every day cuts bladder cancer risk by 40pc
October 17th, 2008 - 11:56 am ICT by ANI
London, Oct 17 (ANI): Eating two pots of yogurt a day can cut the risk of developing bladder cancer by up to 40 per cent, suggests a new research.The boffins found ... Read more...
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Smoking increases bladder cancer risk
August 1st, 2008 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): Heres another reason why you should stop smoking: it causes bladder cancer, says a group of researchers who added that not many people are aware of this ... Read more...
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