Kane Ransom’s Christmas wish is simple this year — he wants to be cancer-free so his family can go on holidays. The seven-year-old, who is 40 weeks into 118 weeks of chemotherapy for his second bout of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), has reason to be hopeful. A major breakthrough by researchers in Sydney has opened… Read More: New hope for childhood leukaemia sufferers »
It’s likely you already know that regular exercise helps prevent chronic disease, such as diabetes and heart problems, while improving your overall health, mood, and quality of life. It can sharpen mental function, boost concentration, and help you sleep. And the new exercise and physical activity guidelines issued by the federal government’s Office of Disease… Read More: The new exercise guidelines: Any changes for you? »
In the 1960s, Greeks were living longer and had lower rates of chronic disease than the rest of the world. This is likely due to their diet, which was full of seafood, fruits, vegetables, grains, beans and healthy fats. The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional Greek diet and other similar food patterns of… Read More: 13 Greek Foods That Are Super Healthy »
After a series of ups and downs in defense of its flagship Johnson’s Baby Powder, Johnson & Johnson hit renewed scrutiny Friday as Reuters reported the drugmaker knew for decades its talc powder contained cancer-causing asbestos. Using court documents in the ongoing legal battle over J&J’s talcum powders, Reuters reported that from 1971 to the early 2000s,… Read More: J&J stock tumbles after Reuters reports it hid asbestos in… »