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Every year around 38,000 cases of lung cancer are diagnosed in the UK alone.The total population in the UK around that time was estimated at 60.2 million people. A closer look will reveal the true extent of the disease that is slowly being tackled by research. Cancer cases are increasing by 1 per year. Cancer mainly effects people in later life, but is also seen to develop in children and adolescents. More than 75 of deaths from cancer occur in the elderly from the age of 65 and above. With such a high rate of deaths occuring in the elderly, cancer is responsible for 1 in 4 or 25 of all deaths across all age groups throughout the world. This figure is highest in adults under 65 years old, where 1 in every 3, or 33 , of all deaths are caused by cancer. There are more than 200 different types of cancer but only four of these types were responsible for 48 of all cancer related deaths. Lung cancer was the single biggest type of cancer diagnosed which accounts for 22 of all cancer deaths in 2004. Bowel, breast and prostate cancer were responsible for between 11 and 8 of other cancer deaths. Why is the rate of lung cancer sufferers so high. Simply because of the number of...

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Animals, like humans, have varying needs and sensitivities. Some animals suffer from allergies, yet others have sensitive skin that does not respond well to chemical applications. For this reason, many pet owners are turning to all natural products to keep their pets happy and healthy. Some pets don t have specific health issues, but some pet owners simply prefer using all natural products with their pets for environmental reasons. Allergies Food allergies account for approximately five to ten percent of allergic reactions in dogs and cats. Dogs suffering from allergic reactions can develop diarrhea and itching throughout the body. Diagnosing a food allergy can be difficult and can require trying a variety of dietary changes in order to pinpoint the problem. Food additives can sometimes be the cause of food allergies. Therefore, all natural food is the best choice for these pets. Joint Problems Like humans, many pets experience a breakdown of the cartilage in their joints. Pets with joint problems will hesitate about going up stairs and will have difficulty rising from a laying position. They will also sometimes have creaking joints and will be unable to run for a...

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Angie Jenkins, a mother of two and a grocery store supervisor from Florida, found it difficult to accept she had rheumatoid arthritis RA at the age of 37. Like many of the 2 million Americans who have this debilitating autoimmune disorder, Jenkins endured swelling, aching in her joints and overwhelming fatigue. During her eight-year battle with pain, Jenkins struggled to find an effective treatment. At one point I took 13 pills a day, and it was very frustrating not to find relief, Jenkins said. Even simple everyday things were hard. First thing in the morning, I like a cup of tea. I couldn t pick up the cup empty, let alone with tea in it. RA occurs when the body s immune system malfunctions, mistakenly attacking tissues and joints, causing inflammation and destroying cartilage, tendons and bones. Although there is no cure for RA, treatments focus on relieving pain, reducing inflammation and improving overall well-being. Experts estimate that as many as one-third of RA patients treated with tumor-necrosis factor TNF antagonist therapies, one of the most commonly prescribed RA treatments, don t respond adequately to the therapy. Like Jenkins, these patients continue...

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