Glioblastoma Multiforme

Ever heard of gliomas? These primary brain tumors arise within the brain, but we don't know the cell of origin. There are multiple grades of gliomas -- grade II, III and IV, with grade IV being the most malignant. Glioblastoma multiforme is a fast-growing brain or spinal cord tumor. It affects the brain more often than the spinal cord. These tumors grow from glial cells which form the (supportive) tissue of the brain and spinal cord. As it grows, a brain tumor can press against or damage nerves or other structures. This can interfere with the brain's normal functioning. For example, a brain tumor can disrupt: Thought Memory Emotion Movement Vision Hearing Touch Scientists do not know what causes most brain tumors. However, they are...

Cancer Prevention from WHO

What is cancer? Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs. This process is referred to as metastasis. Metastases are the major cause of death from cancer. At least one-third of all cancer cases are preventable. Prevention offers the most cost-effective long-term strategy for the control of cancer. Tobacco Tobacco use is the single greatest avoidable risk factor for cancer mortality worldwide, causing an estimated 22% of cancer deaths...

The Ebola Virus in 2014

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa was first reported in March 2014, and has rapidly become the deadliest occurrence of the disease since its discovery in 1976. In fact, the current epidemic sweeping across the region has now killed more than all other known Ebola outbreaks combined. In fact, the current epidemic sweeping across the region has now killed more than all other known Ebola outbreaks combined. Up to 9 November, 5,160 people had been reported as having died from the disease in six countries; Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, the United States and Mali. The total number of reported cases is in excess of 14,000. The World Health Organization (WHO) admits the figures are underestimates given the difficulty collecting...

Quotes That Will Free Your Mind

If you truly want to change your life, you must first change your mind.  You must free it from the restrictive thinking that holds you back.Here are 50 thought-provoking quotes gathered from site Everyday Life Lessons, and from our blog archive that will help tweak your thinking and set your mind free. You are only destined to become one person – the person you decide to be. Do good and feel good.  Do bad and feel bad.  It’s that simple. You are what you do today, not what you say you’ll do tomorrow. We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us. Ultimately, it’s not what you do every once in a while; it’s what you dedicate yourself to on a regular basis that makes the difference. Stay true to yourself.  Never...