Why leukemia respond differently depending on when and how it is caught
Leukemia begins in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced, and its early progression is largely invisible to the person it is happening to. The disease involves the uncontrolled production of abnormal white blood cells that crowd out the healthy blood cell populations the body needs to fight infection, […]
Gas hobs and cancer risk are more connected than most home cooks realize
Most people assume their gas hob is only a concern when it is actively burning. New research suggests the greater risk may come when the appliance is completely off. A small but notable study found that close to one in 10 homes with gas hobs in the United Kingdom have leaks even in standby mode, […]
The No 1 leukemia warning sign you must never ignore
Many people associate leukemia with children, and while it is indeed the most common cancer in kids under 15, the disease actually strikes adults over 55 far more frequently, according to the National Cancer Institute. That makes awareness of its earliest warning signs especially important for older adults and two leading specialists say there is […]