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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay

Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bayThis undated handout photo of an x-ray shows both sides of the lungs with a growth on the left side of the lung, which could possibly be lung cancer....
Reuters ( 9/2/2010 7:13:12 AM -08:00 )

Diabetes drug can reduce risk of cancer, researchers find
Metformin reduced the development of lung tumors in mice by more than 70%. Clinical trials on humans for lung, breast and prostate cancer are being...
Los Angeles Times ( 9/1/2010 3:45:49 PM -08:00 )

Diabetes drug fights lung cancer in mice: study
Diabetes drug fights lung cancer in mice: studyWASHINGTON — A popular drug that is used by millions of diabetics around the world significantly decreases tobacco-induced lung tumors in mice,...
AFP ( 9/1/2010 12:45:39 PM -08:00 )

Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A drug widely used to treat high blood sugar in type 2 diabetics may hold some promise in the...
BusinessWeek ( 9/1/2010 11:27:52 AM -08:00 )

Diabetes drug shows potential as a cancer fighter
Researchers say they have discovered that a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may also treat and possibly prevent some forms of cancer....
CTV.ca ( 9/1/2010 10:50:30 AM -08:00 )

A varied diet is key in preventing lung cancer, even for smokers
A new study published in the August 31 online edition of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention has found that eating a variety of fruits...
Independent ( 8/31/2010 9:47:34 AM -08:00 )

Can Fruits, Veggies Help Ward Off Lung Cancer?
TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables may help protect some smokers from lung cancer,...
BusinessWeek ( 8/31/2010 9:31:05 AM -08:00 )

Fruit and veg cuts lung cancer risk
Eating a wide range of fruit and vegetables helps cut the risk of lung cancer, a study suggests. While stopping smoking is the best thing people can do to...
The Press Association ( 8/31/2010 9:28:27 AM -08:00 )

Eating mix of fruits, veggies may cut lung cancer risk
We've all heard the expression, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." And for years, we've known that at least in spirit, it's somewhat true....
CNN (blog) ( 8/31/2010 8:54:31 AM -08:00 )

Can Eating Vegetables Prevent Lung Cancer?
If you smoke, you know you're putting yourself at increased risk of lung cancer. But if you boost the variety of fruits and vegetables that you eat,...
TIME (blog) ( 8/30/2010 4:10:10 PM -08:00 )

Fruits, vegetables cut cancer risk for smokers: study
Fruits, vegetables cut cancer risk for smokers: studyWASHINGTON — Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of some kinds of lung cancer for smokers, according to a study released Monday....
AFP ( 8/30/2010 12:45:42 PM -08:00 )

Diabetes drug cuts risk of lung cancer: Metformin blocks cigarette tumours
If the research can now be proven in humans, it would be the first drug able to block a smoke-related cancer before it...
Mirror.co.uk ( 8/29/2010 11:15:45 PM -08:00 )

Diabetes drug reduces cancer in smokers
By staff writers SMOKERS could cut the risk of lung cancer by taking a drug used by diabetics, according to new research revealed today....
Herald Sun ( 8/29/2010 1:47:40 AM -08:00 )

Fruit and Veggies Could Decrease Lung Cancer Risk: This Week on AOL Health
If you're struggling to quit smoking and looking for other ways to be healthy, new research has found that a diet high in a variety of fruits and veggies...
That's Fit ( 9/2/2010 7:09:41 AM -08:00 )

Office fruit in a diet 'can help reduce lung cancer risk'
The office fruit delivery is rich in various different fruits, all of which have a range of health benefits. Office fruit favourites, such as apples and...
Fruitful Office - Office Fruit News Site (blog) ( 9/2/2010 6:12:54 AM -08:00 )

Diabetes Drug Also Reduces Risk Of Cancer
Diabetes Drug Also Reduces Risk Of CancerResearcher say their mice study suggests widely used diabetes drug Metformin also reduces the risk of cancer. The drug used on mice exposed to tobacco...
Visit Bulgaria ( 9/2/2010 5:09:43 AM -08:00 )

Diabetes 2 Drug Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer In Smokers
Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin,...
Medical News Today ( 9/2/2010 5:04:17 AM -08:00 )

Diabetes drug metformin reduces the risk of lung cancer
Diabetes drug metformin reduces the risk of lung cancerA growing body of new research shows a popular diabetes drug called metformin can reduce the risk of lung cancer, researchers said Wednesday....
Health Jackal ( 9/2/2010 2:18:49 AM -08:00 )

Study Says Metformin Reduces the Risk of Cancer and Tumour Formation
Study Says Metformin Reduces the Risk of Cancer and Tumour FormationAccording to researchers, metformin can significantly reduce the risk of cancer. The drug is used by diabetic patients. A lot of studies have been conducted...
TopNews United Kingdom (blog) ( 9/2/2010 1:25:44 AM -08:00 )

Eating a variety of veggies and fruits can reduce the risk of lung cancer
Eating a variety of veggies and fruits can reduce the risk of lung cancerConsumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of lung cancer in current smokers, reveals a recent...
TheMedGuru ( 9/1/2010 10:28:49 PM -08:00 )