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Cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes.
A healthy lifestyle may contribute positively to cancer prevention. Out of the 10 million cancer cases recorded worldwide annually, 5-10% are due to genetic defects while environmental and lifestyle factors account for about 90-95% of these cases....
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Is heavy alcohol consumption an attributable risk factor for cancer-related deaths among Japanese men?
Fondness for alcohol may up death toll from cirrhosis, liver, esophageal, and head and neck cancer in men. Does heavy consumption of alcohol affect a man's chances of dying from cancer? This study set out to provide answer to this question. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/liver-cancer/is-heavy-alcohol-consumption-an-attributable-risk-factor-for-cancer-related-deaths-among-japanese-men -
Eat Orange to Fight Breast Cancer!
"Orange is the New Pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Pink ribbons are everywhere - symbolizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Thousands of products are heavily marketed with the promise that a small portion will be donated to...
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Light to Moderate Amount of Lifetime Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Cancer in Japan
Light and moderate intake of alcohol may increase the risk of different types of cancer, including prostate, breast, gastrointestinal, and aerodigestive cancers. This study assessed how light and moderate drinking of alcohol influences the risk of...
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Consumption of alcohol and risk of cancer among men: a 30 year cohort study in Lithuania
Regular drinking of alcohol may bump up the risk of cancer in men. The purpose of this study was to conduct a cancer risk assessment among consumers and non-consumers of alcoholic beverages. Researchers meticulously examined 30 years worth of lifestyle...
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The association between alcohol consumption and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma according to glycemic status in Korea: A nationwide population-based study
Light, moderate, and heavy consumption of alcohol might be a major contributing factor to the development of hepatocellular (liver) cancer. This research work studied the alcohol intake-hepatocellular (liver) cancer connection hypothesis. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/liver-cancer/the-association-between-alcohol-consumption-and-the-risk-of-hepatocellular-carcinoma-according-to-glycemic-status-in-korea-a-nationwide-population-based-study -
Association Between Changes in Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk
Habitual drinking of alcohol may facilitate the development of cancer. This study looked at the burden of alcohol-related cancers in a study population comprising of 4,513,746 men and women. Researchers monitored the alcohol drinking habits and cancer...
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Alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk among women in three sub-Saharan African countries.
Fondness for alcohol may trigger the development of breast cancer in women. This study focused on the relationship between alcohol consumption and the prevalence of breast cancer among black women in Africa. Researchers studied data from...
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Alcohol consumption and risk of lung cancer: a pooled analysis of cohort studies.
The odds of developing lung cancer may be tilted against lovers of alcohol. This study examined whether an individual likeness for alcohol is tied to subsequent development of lung cancer using a meta-analytic approach. Researchers assessed 7 alcohol...
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Alcohol and pancreatic cancer in blacks and whites in the United States
Heavy consumption of alcohol is tied to increased incidence of pancreatic cancer, particularly among blacks. This study compared the frequency of alcohol consumption with the incidence of pancreatic cancer in the United States. Researchers collated and...
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Frequent low dose alcohol intake increases gastric cancer risk: the Health Examinees-Gem (HEXA-G) study
Habitual drinking of alcohol may fuel the development of gastric (stomach) cancer. This study explored the relationship between alcohol use and the development of gastric (stomach) cancer. The study population included 128,218 Korean men and women who...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/stomach-cancer/frequent-low-dose-alcohol-intake-increases-gastric-cancer-risk-the-health-examinees-gem-hexa-g-study -
Lacto-Fermented Foods Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Did our ancestors have wisdom that we can recover to help us with our modern health problems? Both the Weston A. Price Foundation and the promoters of Paleolithic diets claim this is the case. They suggest that the deficit of lacto-fermented foods in...
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Cancer risk based on alcohol consumption levels: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Light, moderate, and heavy drinking of alcohol may lead to the development of different types of cancer, including laryngeal, esophageal, breast, colorectal, stomach, liver, prostate, and pancreatic cancer. This study was carried out to confirm the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/cancer-risk-based-on-alcohol-consumption-levels-a-comprehensive-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Alcohol drinking and laryngeal cancer: overall and dose-risk relation-a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Moderate and heavy drinkers of alcohol are more likely to develop laryngeal cancer than non-consumers of alcoholic beverages. This study examined the effect of alcohol consumption on laryngeal cancer risk. Researchers conducted a systematic review on...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-drinking-and-laryngeal-cancer-overall-and-dose-risk-relation-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Alcohol intake and colorectal cancer risk: a dose-response meta-analysis of published cohort studies.
Alcohol consumption may speed up the onset of colorectal cancer. This study examined whether alcohol consumption contributes to the development of colorectal cancer. Researchers meticulously conducted a meta-analysis on data extracted from 16...
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Cancer and Alcohol Consumption in People Aged 50 Years or More in Europe
Heavy intake of alcohol may spur the development of different types of cancer in middle-aged and older adults. This study assessed the burden of cancer attributed to alcohol consumption in individuals aged 50 years and above. Researchers matched...
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Alcohol consumption. A leading risk factor for cancer
Fondness for alcohol may result in a surge in cancer development and mortality risk in men and women. This research work studied the effect of alcohol intake on cancer incidence and mortality globally. Researchers utilized data and information drawn...
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Alcohol intake in early adulthood and risk of colorectal cancer: three large prospective cohort studies of men and women in the United States
Regular drinking of alcohol in early adulthood may prime the cells of the colon and rectum to become cancerous in future. Can alcohol use in early adulthood be a predictor of colorectal cancer (CRC) development later in life? This study set out to...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/alcohol-intake-in-early-adulthood-and-risk-of-colorectal-cancer-three-large-prospective-cohort-studies-of-men-and-women-in-the-united-states -
Lifetime alcohol consumption and upper aero-digestive tract cancer risk in the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study.
Lifetime consumption of alcohol may spur the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the esophagus, pharynx, larynx, and oral cavity. This study investigated the link between long-term consumption of alcohol and the probability of developing...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/lifetime-alcohol-consumption-and-upper-aero-digestive-tract-cancer-risk-in-the-melbourne-collaborative-cohort-study -
Post-diagnosis alcohol intake and prostate cancer survival: A population-based cohort study.
Alcohol drinking may elevate prostate cancer mortality risk. This research work studied the effect of alcohol intake on mortality risk in patients with prostate cancer. Researchers monitored the alcohol consumption rates and mortality records in a...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/post-diagnosis-alcohol-intake-and-prostate-cancer-survival-a-population-based-cohort-study
