Seven additional studies on the early detection, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal cancers were highlighted today by the co-sponsoring organizations of the 2010 GI Cancers Symposium. The symposium is being held January 22-24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida.

A simple eye test monitoring the death of cells on the retina could move scientists closer to being able to monitor the progress of Alzheimer’s disease in humans according to research published yesterday.

New research published in JAMA has suggested that specific variations in the CETP gene were associated with slower memory decline and lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
There are rare inherited forms of Alzheimer’s disease but the most common form is caused by a range of factors including: a combination of different genes, life style [...]

New research published in the BMJ shows that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease, could protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
The study from the University of Boston looked at predominantly male participants (98%) with cardiovascular disease over the age of 65.

Leafy green vegetables, folate, and some multivitamins could serve as protective factors against lung cancer in current and former smokers, according to a study that is a first step in understanding a complex association. The study was supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study appeared online [...]