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Isoflavone and soy food intake and risk of lung cancer in never smokers: report from prospective studies in Japan and China
Elevated intake of isoflavone-containing foods, such as soy foods, may help curb the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the lungs of never smokers. This study determined if regular eating of isoflavone-rich foods, such as soy foods, is tied...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/lung-cancer/isoflavone-and-soy-food-intake-and-risk-of-lung-cancer-in-never-smokers-report-from-prospective-studies-in-japan-and-china -
Hot Tea Consumption and Esophageal Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Generous intake of hot tea may trigger the formation and spread of cancerous cells and tumors in the esophagus. This study investigated the link between the consumption of hot tea and the occurrence of esophageal cancer using a meta-analytic approach....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/oesophageal-cancer/hot-tea-consumption-and-esophageal-cancer-risk-a-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Recreational physical activity and risk of ovarian cancer: a meta-analysis
Being physical active may help shield a woman from ovarian cancer. The purpose of this study was to undertake a systematic meta-analysis on the relationship between recreational physical activity and a woman's likelihood of developing ovarian cancer....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/ovarian-cancer/recreational-physical-activity-and-risk-of-ovarian-cancer-a-meta-analysis -
Coffee and tea consumption and risk of laryngeal cancer: a systematic review meta-analysis.
Regular drinking of coffee may increase laryngeal cancer risk. This research work investigated the role of tea and coffee consumption in the development of laryngeal cancer. Researchers conducted a thorough meta-analysis on data extracted from 10...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/coffee-and-tea-consumption-and-risk-of-laryngeal-cancer-a-systematic-review-meta-analysis -
A prospective study of red and processed meat intake in relation to cancer risk.
Individuals with high dietary intake of red and processed meats are susceptible to liver, colorectal, lung, and esophageal cancers. This study was carried out to determine the association between dietary intake of unprocessed and processed red meat and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/a-prospective-study-of-red-and-processed-meat-intake-in-relation-to-cancer-risk -
The effect of smoking on the risk of gallbladder cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
The probability of developing cancer of the gallbladder is high among cigarette smokers. This study examined the association between cigarette smoking and the likelihood of developing cancer of the gallbladder. Researchers from China analyzed data and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/the-effect-of-smoking-on-the-risk-of-gallbladder-cancer-a-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Eat, Don't Toss Those Apple Peels!
Many people are unsuspectingly throwing away a valuable resource in the fight against cancer. Apple peels have been found to be effective against the proliferation of cancer cells. Dr. Michael Greger's video, Apple Skin: Peeling Back Cancer , shows an...
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Alcohol intake and colorectal cancer: a pooled analysis of 8 cohort studies.
Alcohol consumption may increase colorectal cancer risk. This study examined the correlation between alcohol intake and colorectal cancer risk. Researchers analyzed data obtained from 8 cohort studies conducted in 5 different countries located in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/alcohol-intake-and-colorectal-cancer-a-pooled-analysis-of-8-cohort-studies -
The role of tomato products and lycopene in the prevention of prostate cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
A decline in prostate cancer risk is associated with habitual consumption of tomatoes and lycopene-rich foods. The aim of this research work was to determine the correlation between the consumption of tomatoes and lycopene-rich foods and prostate...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/prostate-cancer/the-role-of-tomato-products-and-lycopene-in-the-prevention-of-prostate-cancer-a-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies-1 -
Meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies on cigarette smoking and liver cancer.
Cigarette smokers may be highly vulnerable to liver cancer. This study assessed the role of cigarette smoking in the development of liver cancer. Researchers collated and analyzed data obtained from 38 cohort and 50 case-control studies. They...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/liver-cancer/meta-analysis-of-epidemiologic-studies-on-cigarette-smoking-and-liver-cancer -
Why Some World Regions Have Low Incidence of Breast Cancer?
In 2012, approximately 1.7 million women in the world were told “you have breast cancer.” No one really enjoys receiving such heartbreaking news. This disease is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in women worldwide. According to 2013 data...
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Tobacco use and nasopharyngeal carcinoma in a cohort of US veterans.
Cigarette smoking may put an individual at high risk of developing nasopharyngeal cancer. This study was conducted to assess the correlation between tobacco smoking and the likelihood of developing nasopharyngeal cancer. Researchers investigated the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/tobacco-use-and-nasopharyngeal-carcinoma-in-a-cohort-of-us-veterans -
A diet high in fruits and low in meats reduces the risk of colorectal adenomas.
Diets high in fruits and low in meat may protect individuals against colorectal adenoma and cancer. This study examined the effect of a dietary pattern typified by fruit, vegetable, and meat intake on colorectal adenoma and cancer risk. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/a-diet-high-in-fruits-and-low-in-meats-reduces-the-risk-of-colorectal-adenomas -
Dietary intake of heterocyclic amines and cancers of the esophagus and gastric cardia.
intake of heterocyclic amines abundant in cooked meat and fish may boost an individual's chances of having esophageal cancer. Heterocyclic amines are cancer-causing compounds present in cooked beef, pork, fish, and poultry. This study assessed the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/oesophageal-cancer/dietary-intake-of-heterocyclic-amines-and-cancers-of-the-esophagus-and-gastric-cardia -
Soy food intake and breast cancer survival.
High consumption of soy foods may decrease breast cancer re-occurrence and mortality risks. This study investigated the relationship between soy isoflavone consumption, tamoxifen intake, and breast cancer survival. Using a dietary questionnaire,...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/soy-foods/soy-food-intake-and-breast-cancer-survival -
Soy isoflavone intake and stomach cancer risk in Japan: from the Takayama Study.
High consumption of non-fermented soy foods and isoflavone may decrease stomach cancer risk. This study investigated the relationship between isoflavone, fermented, and non-fermented soy food consumption and stomach cancer incidence in Japanese...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/body-systems/digestive/soy-isoflavone-intake-and-stomach-cancer-risk-in-japan-from-the-takayama-study -
Soy isoflavone intake and breast cancer risk in Japan: from the Takayama study.
Increased consumption of soy and isoflavone may decrease breast cancer risk in postmenopausal Japanese women. This study investigated the correlation between the consumption of soy and isoflavone and the incidence of breast cancer in Japanese women....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/soy-foods/soy-isoflavone-intake-and-breast-cancer-risk-in-japan-from-the-takayama-study -
Soybean products and reduction of breast cancer risk: a case-control study in Japan.
High intake of diets rich in soy foods and isoflavones may contribute positively to the prevention of breast cancer in premenopausal Japanese women. This study was conducted to determine the effect of high consumption of soybean products on breast...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/soy-foods/soybean-products-and-reduction-of-breast-cancer-risk-a-case-control-study-in-japan -
Alcohol and laryngeal cancer: an update.
Frequent consumers of alcohol may have a high tendency to develop laryngeal cancer. This study investigated the association between alcohol intake and the incidence of laryngeal cancer. Researchers analyzed data extracted from 20 studies conducted in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-and-laryngeal-cancer-an-update -
Flavonoids and breast cancer risk in Italy.
Adequate intake of flavonol- and flavone-rich foods may help guard against breast cancer development. This study investigated the correlation between regular ingestion of flavonoid-rich foods and the incidence of breast cancer among Italian women....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/body-parts/breast/flavonoids-and-breast-cancer-risk-in-italy
