Articles tagged with "Pancreatic Cancer"

Hepatitis B does not increase Pancreatic Cancer risk

A Henry Ford Hospital study found that Hepatitis B does not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer. The results contradict a previous study in 2008 that suggested a link between pancreatic cancer and previous hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection.
Using data from Henry Ford Health [...]

Written by Assam News · Category: Health and Fitness

Actor Patrick Swayze dies at 57

Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, whose performances in films such as “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” made him a romantic idol to millions, has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Patrick Swayze died on Monday with his family at his side. He was 57.
‘Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today (Monday) with family at his side after facing [...]

Written by Assam · Category: Hollywood

High intake of Dietary Fat linked to Pancreatic Cancer

High intake of dietary fats from red meat and dairy products may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published online June 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Men and women who consumed high amounts of total fats had 53% and 23% higher relative rates of pancreatic cancer, [...]

Written by Assam · Category: Health and Fitness