x 2 sum - The total of each value in the x column squared and then added together. y 2 sum - The total of each value in the y column squared and then added together. N - The total number of elements (or trials in your experiment).
Patients with tuberculosis of the lungs have a prolonged illness with fever, cough, night-sweats, weight loss and may occasionally cough up blood. As the disease progresses, symptoms get worse and shortness of breath ensues. Untreated disease can be fatal.
Antioxidants May Make Cancer Worse. Antioxidants are supposed to keep your cells healthy. That is why millions of people gobble supplements like vitamin E and beta-carotene each year. Today, however, a new study adds to a growing body of research suggesting these supplements actually have a harmful effect in one serious disease: cancer.