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Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of distal gastric cancer in the Shanghai Women's and Men's Health studies.
Avid consumption of fruits may make cancer less likely to occur in the distal region of the stomach in men. This study assessed whether fondness for fruits and vegetables can be beneficial in the prevention of cancers in the distal portion of stomach....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-risk-of-distal-gastric-cancer-in-the-shanghai-women-s-and-men-s-health-studies -
Light alcohol drinking and cancer: a meta-analysis.
Light drinking of alcohol may amplify an individual's risk of having oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and breast cancer. This study looked at the cancer-promoting effects of alcohol by means of a meta-analysis. Researchers compiled data and evidence from...
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Alcohol and cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective Indian studies
Alcohol use may lead to the development of cancer. This study investigated the alcohol-cancer connection hypothesis using a meta-analytic approach. Researchers pooled data obtained from 29 studies conducted in India. Data analysis revealed that regular...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-and-cancer-risk-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-indian-studies -
Nitrosamine and related food intake and gastric and oesophageal cancer risk: a systematic review of the epidemiological evidence
as processed meats, preserved fish, and vegetables, may result in a spike in the risk of esophageal and gastric (stomach) cancer. This meta-analysis focused on the risk of esophageal and gastric (stomach) based on the level of consumption of foods rich...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/processed-meats/nitrosamine-and-related-food-intake-and-gastric-and-oesophageal-cancer-risk-a-systematic-review-of-the-epidemiological-evidence -
Kelly Binkoski's Story - Cancer Free Without Chemo
Kelly Binkoski was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in January of 2012. Her surgeon scheduled her for surgery with an aggressive chemo and radiation plan following surgery. She and her husband inadvertently watched Forks Over Knives two days...
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Everyone Else is Doing It!
If you've already decided what you're making for dinner, did any of the following points guide your decision - taste preference, convenience, familiarity, and nutritional or religious/ethical beliefs? Because most people don't have the time or interest...
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Fried food and prostate cancer risk: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Men who are frequent consumers of fried foods are highly vulnerable to prostate cancer. This study evaluated the association between the consumption of fried foods and prostate cancer development risk by meta-analysis. Four case-control studies that...
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Exploring the relation of alcohol consumption to risk of breast cancer.
Frequent intake of alcohol may stimulate the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the breast. This study investigated the alcohol-breast cancer connection using a meta-analytic approach. Data from eligible studies were analyzed for this...
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Dietary acrylamide intake and the risk of lymphatic malignancies: the Netherlands Cohort Study on diet and cancer.
Men who indulge in foods rich in acrylamide may have high risk of developing cancer of the lymphatic system, such as multiple myeloma and follicular lymphoma. This study explored the relationship between dietary intake of acrylamide and the risk of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/acrylamides/dietary-acrylamide-intake-and-the-risk-of-lymphatic-malignancies-the-netherlands-cohort-study-on-diet-and-cancer -
Soft drink and juice consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer: the Singapore Chinese Health Study.
Habitual drinking of soft drinks may promote the formation of cancerous cells and tumors in the pancreas. This study investigated the link between regular consumption of juice and soft drinks and the tendency to acquire pancreatic cancer. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/soft-drink-and-juice-consumption-and-risk-of-pancreatic-cancer-the-singapore-chinese-health-study -
Alcohol consumption and risk of colorectal cancer: the Findrink study.
Heavy drinking of alcohol may increase the odds of developing colorectal cancer in men. This study assessed whether alcohol consumers were at risk of developing colorectal cancer. Researchers studied more than 2,500 Finnish men recruited from the...
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Effect of coffee consumption on the risk of gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
Habitual drinking of coffee may spur the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the cardia region of the stomach. This study examined the risk of gastric (stomach) cancer associated with the intake of coffee. Researchers sifted through data...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/coffee/effect-of-coffee-consumption-on-the-risk-of-gastric-cancer-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Cannabis Smoking and Risk of Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Cannabis smoking may trigger the development and spread of cancerous cells and tumors in the lungs and testes. This meta-analysis reviewed data from previously published studies that examined the correlation between cannabis smoking and the risk of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/cannabis/cannabis-smoking-and-risk-of-cancer-a-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
The beverage maté: a risk factor for cancer of the head and neck.
Generous intake of mate may promote the development of cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus. This study assessed the association between mate consumption and the occurrence of head and neck cancer. Data extracted from eligible studies...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/mate/the-beverage-mate-a-risk-factor-for-cancer-of-the-head-and-neck -
Consumption of Whole Grains and Cereal Fiber in Relation to Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
Eating whole grains and cereal fiber regularly may reduce gastrointestinal cancer risk. This study evaluated the hypothesis that avid consumption of whole grains can protect individuals from cancer using a meta-analytic approach. Researchers pooled...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/consumption-of-whole-grains-and-cereal-fiber-in-relation-to-cancer-risk-a-systematic-review-of-longitudinal-studies -
Dietary Flavonoids and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies
Generous intake of foods high in flavonoids, particularly flavones and flavonols, may help halt the formation of cancerous cells and tumors in our colon and rectum. This study reviewed data from previously published studies that focused on the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/dietary-flavonoids-and-the-risk-of-colorectal-cancer-an-updated-meta-analysis-of-epidemiological-studies -
Alcohol Drinking and Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The odds of dying from cancer of upper aerodigestive tract may be stacked against light, moderate, and heavy consumers of alcohol. This study examined the correlation between alcohol intake and the likelihood of dying from cancer of the upper...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-drinking-and-upper-aerodigestive-tract-cancer-mortality-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Risk by Estrogen Receptor Status: In a Pooled Analysis of 20 Studies
Regular drinking of alcohol may make breast cancer more likely to occur in women. This research work conducted a meta-analysis on previously published studies that documented the results of the association between alcohol intake and breast cancer risk....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-consumption-and-breast-cancer-risk-by-estrogen-receptor-status-in-a-pooled-analysis-of-20-studies -
Alcohol Consumption and the Etiology of Colorectal Cancer: A Review of the Scientific Evidence From 1957 to 1991
Frequent consumption of alcohol may contribute positively to the development of colorectal cancer. This research work studied the correlation between fondness for alcohol and the probability of developing cancer in the colon and rectum. Researchers...
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Prospective study of dietary fiber, whole grain foods, and small intestinal cancer
Consistent ingestion of fiber from whole grains may help halt the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the small intestine. This research work studied how high fiber diet influences the risk of developing cancer of the small intestine (bowel)....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/prospective-study-of-dietary-fiber-whole-grain-foods-and-small-intestinal-cancer
