Topic: Nutrition and Cancer
May 5, 2008
Your Fat Cell Numbers Remain Constant Throughout Your Life
Statistics show that an incredible 65.2 percent of the U.S. population is considered to be "overweight" or "obese." Fat cells have an important physiological role in maintaining triglyceride and free fatty acid levels - as well as determining insulin resistance,... ... morePosted at 8:45 PM | TrackBack (0)
April 21, 2008
Dietary Restriction Slows Aging
University of Washington scientists have uncovered details about the mechanisms through which dietary restriction slows the aging process; the take-home message for us is eat less - live longer ...... ... morePosted at 11:04 AM | TrackBack (0)
December 13, 2007
On The Benefit of Fruits And Veggies In Cancer
Although a low-fat, high-fiber diet rich in fruit and vegetables has been associated in some studies with decreased cancer risk, findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that adding more produce to one's diet may not... ... morePosted at 9:01 AM
August 14, 2007
'Western' Diet Linked To Increased Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence
Surely, this shouldn't be much of a surprise to anyone that's been keeping up with the reported relationships between red meat and cancer: Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report that colon cancer patients who eat a diet high in red... ... morePosted at 8:45 PM
July 5, 2007
Ten Year Study: Organic Food Double The Level Of Flavonoids
Research studies have consistently provided evidence suggesting an association between consumption of diets high in flavonoids and the reduced risk of cancer, reduction in high blood pressure, and lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke. Now researchers report that... ... morePosted at 10:25 AM
June 11, 2007
Diet And Exercise Key In Fighting Cancer
There's a lot of research in breast cancer that has applications in other cancers as well. Such is the case in a new study suggesting that breast cancer survivors who eat a healthy diet and take exercise can slash their... ... morePosted at 11:48 AM
Study: Vitamin D Cuts Risk In Some Cancers
The skin makes vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight's ultraviolet rays, and multivitamins usually carry a much weaker variant known as D2. However, in this study, the same form of vitamin D was used that the skin makes when... ... morePosted at 8:52 AM
June 4, 2007
Report: 'Ginseng May Relieve Cancer Fatigue'
More than 90% of people with cancer suffer from extreme lethargy and low energy levels before, during, or after treatment, and if these results are confirmed, ginseng could help to improve their quality of life:[...] June 4, 2007 (Chicago) --... ... morePosted at 5:16 PM
May 16, 2007
Burger King Sued Over Trans Fats
Maybe now that a nutrition advocacy group has sued Burger King Holdings Inc. over its use of frying oil that contains trans fats, the burger chain just might wake up and stop serving what most other chains have already stopped... ... morePosted at 2:39 PM
May 8, 2007
Artificial Food Colouring Warning
In one of those moments that leave you wondering "what took them so long," parents in the UK are being advised by experts not to give their children food containing certain additives until the results of a new study... ... morePosted at 8:33 PM
April 2, 2007
More Health Benefits From Organic Food
Research by Dr Kirsten Brandt at Newcastle University indicates that eating organic food could have more health benefits than than conventional produce. Dr. Brandt used analysis of organic carrots, apples and potatoes to reveal greater concentrations of vitamin C and... ... morePosted at 1:38 PM
October 27, 2006
Resveratrol In red Wine Said To Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk
Colorectal cancer accounts for nine per cent of new cancer cases every year worldwide.
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September 15, 2006
Compounds From Vegetables Attack Cancer Cells
... naturally occurring chemical compounds known as isothiocyanates, found in cruciferous vegetables, cause cell-suicide in cancer cells, including cells that have high levels of the protein Bcl-2.
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September 12, 2006
Fight Fat With - Miso Soup?
According to researchers at the Hokkaido University Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences in Japan, the brown seaweed, Undaria pinnatifida, a type of kelp called wakame that is widely consumed in Japan and is in Miso soup, just might be your... ... morePosted at 2:59 PM
September 4, 2006
Soy Extract Helps Some Prostate Cancer Patients
The study included 62 men with prostate cancer and elevated PSA levels. They were given 5 grams a day of genistein concentrated polysaccharide for six months.
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August 25, 2006
Pomegranate May Benefit Diabetes Patients
Always consult with your pharmacist and physician when taking medications and wish to drink grapefruit or pomegrante juice.
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August 24, 2006
Tea Is A 'Healthier' Drink Than Water
Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so its got two things going for it
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July 28, 2006
Vitamin D And Flavonoids Examined For Impact On Breast And Ovarian Cancer
... scientists present their work analyzing the possibility that natural antioxidants found in plants, substances called flavonoids, could play a powerful role in preventing both breast and ovarian cancer.
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May 30, 2006
Probiotics could target causes of liver cancer
Probiotics are live microorganisms, including Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species and yeasts, that may benefit the host upon ingestion by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora. The dietary use of live microorganisms has a long history, and mention of cultured... ... morePosted at 1:53 PM
March 28, 2006
Magnesium Lowers Heart And Diabetes Risks
New research may help explain why eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts helps protect the heart and prevent diabetes. The key may be the mineral magnesium.
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March 6, 2006
Green Tea May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk - Black Tea May Increase Risk
The protection from breast cancer by tea is related specifically to the catechin content, say the researchers. EGCG and epigallocatechin have been shown to be promote apoptosis (programmed cell death).
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March 5, 2006
Eat To Live: Nutrigenomics, the new food?
Think about going into your local supermarket and along with your shopping list you take in the results from your latest genetic tests so you can be sure to buy the correct foods and supplements ...
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August 17, 2005
Will eating Farmed Salmon cause Cancer?
consumption of farmed salmon at relatively low frequencies has been shown to result in elevated exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like compounds with commensurate elevation in estimates of health risk
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August 10, 2005
Strawberries most effective at inducing cancer cell death
all of the berry extracts exhibited anti-proliferative effects in a dose-dependent manner
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July 29, 2005
Broccoli attacks bladder cancer cells
Also sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol are most concentrated in cruciferous vegetables, and are linked with reducing the risk of breast, prostrate, cervical, and other cancers, as well as reducing the size and growth of some tumors.
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July 19, 2005
Want A Better And Safer Burger? Add Rosemary
When you're grilling a hamburger, you're 'cooking up' known carcinogens, and you're not getting away from the problem by switching to chicken or fish.
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June 29, 2005
Your Health And The Better Sex Diet
Good nutrition, good health, good sex, there does seem to be a message for overall health here in a better sex diet ...
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May 8, 2005
Antioxidants a key to 'long life' ?
boosting the body's levels of natural antioxidants could be the key to a long life. In their study, mice engineered to produce high levels of an antioxidant enzyme lived 20% longer and had less heart and other age-related diseases.
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May 6, 2005
Researchers extend mouse lifespan by protecting against free radicals
Free radicals and hydrogen peroxide continues to be a topic of research interest in cancer and chronic disease. Hydrogen peroxide,a waste product of metabolism, can be a precursor of free radicals that can damage cells. The damage can subsequently lead... ... morePosted at 8:23 AM
April 29, 2005
Rich with Antioxidants, Thyme Reportedly Helps Prevent Cancer and Diabetes
According to a recent report, the spice Thyme has antioxidants that can help prevent cancer, and diabetes and can lower cholesterol
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April 21, 2005
Selenium will have critical role in prostate cancer treatment - Fox Chase Cancer Center
One of the more interesting facets of the topic of this article addressing selinium-facilitated TRAIL-induced apoptosis is that it touches upon the important consideration of tumor micro-environment.
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April 11, 2005
High glycemic index diets may raise risk of breast cancer among older women
High levels of fasting insulin identify women with poor outcomes in whom more effective(and aggressive) treatment strategies should be explored(and may be required).
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April 7, 2005
Quick Tips For Eating Right During Cancer Treatment
For the cancer patient, proper nutrition, exercise, and rest are basic requirements for coping with both the disease and the treatment for the disease. Here are a few quick tips on the nutritional side of the equation
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April 5, 2005
Nutrition and Cancer: Can oxidative damage be treated nutritionally?
Nutrition and dietary patterns have been shown to have direct impact on health of the population and of selected patient groups. The beneficial effects have been attributed to the reduction of oxidative damage
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