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Alcohol consumption and risk of cataract extraction: a prospective cohort study of women.
Alcohol intake may boost a woman's chances of having cataracts. This study examined whether regular consumption of alcohol can facilitate the onset of cataracts in women. Researchers compared the incidence of cataract between users and non-users of...
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Alcohol Significantly Increases Cancer Risk
Cancer is the second leading cause of deaths worldwide. Each year, over 12 million people are diagnosed with cancer and more than 7 million persons die from cancer annually. Cancer accounts for nearly 1 in every 6 deaths recorded worldwide. These...
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Alcohol consumption as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The odds of developing atrial fibrillation may be high among alcohol consumers. This study investigated the hypothesis that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. Researchers conducted a meticulous meta-analysis on data...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-consumption-as-a-risk-factor-for-atrial-fibrillation-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Alcohol consumption and gastric cancer risk: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
Alcohol consumers may be highly prone to develop stomach cancer. This research work reviewed current studies that evaluated the association between alcohol consumption and gastric (stomach) cancer development risk. Data extracted 23 cohort studies...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/stomach-cancer/alcohol-consumption-and-gastric-cancer-risk-a-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Alcoholic Beverage Consumption in Relation to Risk of Breast Cancer: Meta-Analysis and Review
cancer risk is associated with habitual consumption of alcohol. This meta-analysis examined whether likeness for alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer in women. Researchers compiled and evaluated data obtained from 38 studies. Data analysis...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcoholic-beverage-consumption-in-relation-to-risk-of-breast-cancer-meta-analysis-and-review -
Usual alcohol consumption and suicide mortality among the Korean elderly in rural communities: Kangwha Cohort Study.
may have a greater tendency to commit suicide than non-drinkers. The aim of this study was to examine whether alcohol can increase the risk of death by suicide. Researchers surveyed 6,163 Korean rural dwellers aged 55 years and above for a period of 23...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/usual-alcohol-consumption-and-suicide-mortality-among-the-korean-elderly-in-rural-communities-kangwha-cohort-study -
Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk for Cancer
The following information was taken from the article 9 Cancers That are Increased by Drinking Alcohol written by Dustin Rudolph PharmD, or better known as The Plant-Based Pharmacist and author of The Empty Medicine Cabinet . Cancer is the second...
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Alcohol Intake and Hypertension Subtypes in Chinese Men
Habitual drinking of alcohol may increase a man's susceptibility to different types of hypertension, including isolated systolic, isolated diastolic, and systolic-diastolic hypertension. This study focused on the role alcohol intake play in the...
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Alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and melanoma risk: a systematic literature review and dose-response meta-analysis.
Frequent intake of alcohol correlates with high risk of melanoma. The purpose of this study was to undertake a meta-analysis of studies that assessed the role of alcohol consumption in the development of melanoma. Researchers looked at data obtained...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-alcoholic-beverages-and-melanoma-risk-a-systematic-literature-review-and-dose-response-meta-analysis -
Alcohol and breast cancer in women: a pooled analysis of cohort studies.
drinking of alcohol may fuel the development of breast cancer in women. This study examined whether consumption of alcohol can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis on data extracted from 6 studies...
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Can Lifestyle Choices Help Prevent Cancer?
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) , an estimated 14.1 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed, and 8.2 million cancer deaths were recorded in 2012. And these numbers are expected to keep rising in the coming years....
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How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
"The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case," writes Michael Greger MD, in his new book entitled, "How Not to Die." "The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6...
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Whole Grains May Protect Against Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer is one of the most deadly cancers of the digestive tract. In the United States, it accounts for 1% of all cancers diagnosed in this country.The incidence of esophageal cancer has risen by more than 700% in the past four decades, making...
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Starch-Smarter
Ideally Suited for: For those wanting to optimize their health and longevity. Requires an openness to changing preferred tastes and habits for increased health benefits. Calories from Fat:...
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Starch-Smartish
Ideally Suited for: Those wanting to increase their intake of fruits and vegetables while moving toward a more natural, whole-food diet without completely changing their current eating style. Calories from Fat:...
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What are the Consequences of Consuming Iron from Meat?
When asked which foods contain iron, most people will respond by listing several types of meat -- beef, shellfish, liver, etc. Few are aware that iron is prevalent in a wide variety of whole plant foods. For example, dark green leafy vegetables, whole...
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RE: Cholesterol and heart disease
Hi Colleen, The higher above 150 the total cholesterol level is, the greater the threats of visual loss and memory loss. To lower your cholesterol levels, there are a few tips listed below that not everybody knows, but that have worked wonders for my...
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RE: Estrogen level is increased by beans & legumes
Hi Cygal, Whether you personally, must eliminate those from your diet cannot be asnwered in an online forum because the answer is complex, taking into account your levels of estrogen, your percentage of bodyfat, etc. Possibly your other lifestyle habits...
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Just Say No to Candy!
Dr. Joel Fuhrman has written an excellent article regarding our culture's obsession using rich, disease-promoting foods for celebrating special occasions, especially for Halloween. Dr. Fuhrman states in his article, "As parents we must protect our...
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How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Dr. Joel Fuhrman's article, New Information to Sleep on , reminds us that "in order to work optimally in our daily activities...sleep is a crucial component of excellent health." Rarely do we ever get a solid night's sleep - we toss and turn worrying...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/how-to-get-a-good-night-s-sleep
