Kidney Cancer

Causes & Prevention

What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?

Editor's Note:

"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.

Prevention of Kidney Cancer Revolves Around Lifestyle Issues

According to the Mayo Clinic, preventing kidney cancer has a great deal to do with how we lead our daily lives. Here is a summary of their suggestions. Follow the link below for details.

  • Quit smoking

Why Kidney Cells Become Cancerous Isn't Known -- But There Are Risk Factors To Consider

According to the Mayo Clinic, just what causes kidney cells to become cancerous isn't clear. But researchers have identified certain factors that appear to increase the risk of developing both renal and transitional cell kidney cancers.

European Study Shows Aspartame Causes Cancer In Rats - US FDA Taking A Look

The US FDA is issued the following statement on May 8, 2006, in response to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) press release on its review of the long-term carcinogenicity study of aspartame conducted by the European Ramazzini Foundation (ERF).

Green Tea Can Reduce Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

According to researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine, high consumption of tea, particularly green tea, may account for a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer in Asia, despite Asian's tendency to smoke heavily.