Researchers May be Able to Predict Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists have identified a sign that may be able to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages.Researchers studied blood samples from 1,500 people.They found higher levels of branched chain amino acids in the blood of people who ended up developing pancreatic cancer.Researchers say this discovery could one day lead to a test to detect the disease in its early and more treatable stages.Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The American Academy of Pediatrics is encouraging doctors to counsel teens on using other options than the birth control pill.That includes things like implants or IUD's.The group says it's not recommending that young people have sex.Instead, it wants to encourage teens to be safe and protected with the best methods if they do have sex.Experts say the failure rate for implants and IUD's is less than one percent and the pill is about nine percent.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The gym and the bar may have more in common than we think.A new study suggests people could be doing more of their drinking and their workouts on the same days.Thursdays and Sundays are typically when people workout the most.After studying 150 people ages 19 to 89, researchers found they drank more on days when they were more active.Once more research is done, researchers can design new ways of promoting physical activity while curbing alcohol use.