Researchers working with mice report they’ve gained insight into why lung cancer rates are going up in women, including those who don’t smoke. In a new study, they say they’ve found that smoke exposure leads to changes in how genes operate in female mice. This, in turn, appears to affect the body’s processing of estrogen, which could contribute to lung cancer in non-smoking women as well as smokers. ... read more >>
Posts Tagged ‘lung cancer’
Lung Cancer Increase in Women Tied to Genes, Estrogen
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Scientists find gene that causes lung cancer in non-smokers
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
A gene that can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked has been pinpointed by scientists. Mutations in the gene – known as GPC5 – could lead to a ’significantly higher risk’ of lung cancer among those who have never touched tobacco. The research suggests that targetting the gene could lead to new treatments for the disease and identify high risk patients earlier. ... read more >>
A gene that can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked has been pinpointed by scientists. Mutations in the gene – known as GPC5 – could lead to a ’significantly higher risk’ of lung cancer among those who have never touched tobacco. The research suggests that targetting the gene could lead to new treatments for the disease and identify high risk patients earlier. ... read more >>
FDA to investigate tobacco ingredients
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
After starting smoking in college as a way to stay awake to study, Tom Tenner said he realized he wasn’t receiving anything from smoking other than a chance at life-threatening disease. “If you’ve got really great genes that would normally have you living into your 90s and you start smoking at a young age, you will more than likely pass in your 60s or 70s,” said Tenner, associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and past president of the American Heart Association. “Now think if you don’t have those great genes to start with, you’re more likely to pass in your 40s or 50s.” ... read more >>
After starting smoking in college as a way to stay awake to study, Tom Tenner said he realized he wasn’t receiving anything from smoking other than a chance at life-threatening disease. “If you’ve got really great genes that would normally have you living into your 90s and you start smoking at a young age, you will more than likely pass in your 60s or 70s,” said Tenner, associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and past president of the American Heart Association. “Now think if you don’t have those great genes to start with, you’re more likely to pass in your 40s or 50s.” ... read more >>
Sex, physical abuse linked to lung cancer
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Childhood adverse events such as sexual of physical abuse have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer later in life, U.S. researchers found. The study, published in the journal BMC Public Health, described how the link is partly explained by raised rates of cigarette smoking in victims of childhood trauma, but other factors may also be to blame. ... read more >>
Childhood adverse events such as sexual of physical abuse have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer later in life, U.S. researchers found. The study, published in the journal BMC Public Health, described how the link is partly explained by raised rates of cigarette smoking in victims of childhood trauma, but other factors may also be to blame. ... read more >>
The doubt industry
Monday, December 14th, 2009
There are many reasons why no binding agreement will likely emerge from the United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen. We would put near the top of the list the ongoing, cleverly orchestrated and well-funded campaign of junk science designed to mislead people into thinking that there is a difference in scientific opinion about climate change. ... read more >>
There are many reasons why no binding agreement will likely emerge from the United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen. We would put near the top of the list the ongoing, cleverly orchestrated and well-funded campaign of junk science designed to mislead people into thinking that there is a difference in scientific opinion about climate change. ... read more >>
Smoking During Pregnancy
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Smoking is a major public health problem. All smokers face an increased risk of lung cancer, other lung diseases, and cardiovascular and other disorders. Smoking during pregnancy can harm the health of both a woman and her unborn baby. Currently, at least 10 percent of women in the United States smoke during pregnancy . ... read more >>
Smoking is a major public health problem. All smokers face an increased risk of lung cancer, other lung diseases, and cardiovascular and other disorders. Smoking during pregnancy can harm the health of both a woman and her unborn baby. Currently, at least 10 percent of women in the United States smoke during pregnancy . ... read more >>
Great American Smokeout ‘09: Time to Quit
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to ‘butt out’ for good ... read more >>
American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to ‘butt out’ for good ... read more >>
Want to quit smoking? Switching to mild cigarettes will NOT improve your chances
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Smokers who hope to kick the habit by first switching to a low-tar or mild brand of cigarette may actually find it harder to quit, researchers said today. ... read more >>
Smokers who hope to kick the habit by first switching to a low-tar or mild brand of cigarette may actually find it harder to quit, researchers said today. ... read more >>
11.5% rise in female deaths from lung cancer
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
More women in Scotland are dying from lung cancer, while rates of the disease among men have fallen, new statistics have shown. ... read more >>
More women in Scotland are dying from lung cancer, while rates of the disease among men have fallen, new statistics have shown. ... read more >>
Is Smoking Tougher on Women?
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Research suggests they’re more susceptible to dangers of tobacco Women may be more vulnerable than men to the carcinogens and other noxious substances in cigarette smoke, a growing body of research suggests. ... read more >>
Research suggests they’re more susceptible to dangers of tobacco Women may be more vulnerable than men to the carcinogens and other noxious substances in cigarette smoke, a growing body of research suggests. ... read more >>
Study Finds Teen Girls Who Smoke May Develop Thicker Waistlines
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Teenage girls who smoke cigarettes are at an increased risk for developing not only lung cancer later in life, but thicker waistlines as well, researchers say. ... read more >>
Teenage girls who smoke cigarettes are at an increased risk for developing not only lung cancer later in life, but thicker waistlines as well, researchers say. ... read more >>
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