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Gene domino effect behind brain, pancreatic tumors

By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer; Sep 4, 2008 06:21 PM PDT

AP - Scientists have mapped the cascade of genetic changes that turn normal cells in the brain and pancreas into two of the most lethal cancers. The result points to a new approach for fighting tumors and maybe even catching them sooner. Genes blamed for one person's brain tumor were different from the culprits for the next patient, making the puzzle of cancer genetics even more complicated. Full Story

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Embryonic stem cells still needed, panel says
Sep 5, 2008 09:58 AM PDT, Reuters
Reuters - Although researchers have discovered ways to make powerful stem cells without the use of human embryos, the controversial use of embryonic stem cells is still necessary, a panel of experts said on Friday.
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Ads for 'organic' cigarettes banned in Germany: court
Sep 5, 2008 09:55 AM PDT, AFP
AFP - A US tobacco company may no longer advertise in Germany with the label "organic" because it is misleading and constitutes unfair competition, a court here ruled Friday.
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Minorities more skeptical about joint replacements
Sep 5, 2008 09:21 AM PDT, Reuters
Reuters - Minority patients may take a dimmer view of the risks of hip and knee replacements, relative to their white counterparts, new study findings suggest.
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Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment
Sep 5, 2008 09:03 AM PDT, HealthDay
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Treatment for cancer takes an emotional and physical toll on your body. But you can take steps to prepare for the treatment that will help make the process easier.
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Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section
Sep 5, 2008 09:03 AM PDT, HealthDay
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- As you begin recovery from delivering a child by Caesarean section, you should avoid certain activities to give your body time to heal.
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Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
Sep 5, 2008 09:03 AM PDT, HealthDay
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- While lead has been phased out of U.S. gasoline, paint and other products, lead levels in dirt -- maybe even the soil in your yard or the local playground -- are still a public health hazard, warns an Indianapolis researcher.
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Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk
Sep 5, 2008 09:03 AM PDT, HealthDay
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new lung cancer risk assessment designed specifically for black Americans suggests that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a much greater lung cancer risk factor for blacks than for whites.
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Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2008
Sep 5, 2008 09:03 AM PDT, HealthDay
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
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Kids' Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First
Sep 5, 2008 09:03 AM PDT, HealthDay
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Fever in young children can be reduced for a longer period of time by giving them ibuprofen, according to British researchers.
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Obesity Worsens Asthma
Sep 5, 2008 09:03 AM PDT, HealthDay
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- New research shows that obese people who have asthma are nearly five times more likely to be hospitalized for the problem and to have lower quality of life and worse control of the disease than those with asthma who are normal weight.
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