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The Role of Tobacco Smoke in Bladder and Kidney Carcinogenesis: A Comparison of Exposures and Meta-analysis of Incidence and Mortality Risks
had elevated risk of developing bladder and kidney cancer. This study throws more light on the cancer-inducing effects of cigarette smoking on the bladder and kidneys.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/bladder-cancer/the-role-of-tobacco-smoke-in-bladder-and-kidney-carcinogenesis-a-comparison-of-exposures-and-meta-analysis-of-incidence-and-mortality-risks -
Quantitative association of tobacco smoking with the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a comprehensive meta-analysis of studies conducted between 1979 and 2011
exhibited a 60% increase in nasopharyngeal cancer risk compared to their counterparts who had never touched a stick of cigarette . This meta-analysis documented that tobacco smokers are liable to suffer from nasopharyngeal cancer.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/nasopharyngeal-cancer/quantitative-association-of-tobacco-smoking-with-the-risk-of-nasopharyngeal-carcinoma-a-comprehensive-meta-analysis-of-studies-conducted-between-1979-and-2011 -
β-Carotene Supplementation and Lung Cancer Incidence in the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study: The Role of Tar and Nicotine
supplements raised the risk of lung cancer in male smokers irrespective of the tar or nicotine content of the cigarette smoked. The results of this study show that supplementation with beta-carotene may hasten the onset of lung cancer in male smokers.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/lung-cancer/carotene-supplementation-and-lung-cancer-incidence-in-the-alpha-tocopherol-beta-carotene-cancer-prevention-study-the-role-of-tar-and-nicotine -
Green tea drinking habits and gastric cancer in southwest China.
habitual drinking of hot green tea elevated the risk of having stomach cancer, particularly among alcohol consumers and cigarette smokers. This study provides evidence that frequent drinking of green tea at high temperature may spur the development of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/green-tea/green-tea-drinking-habits-and-gastric-cancer-in-southwest-china -
Smoking Promotes Bladder Cancer
Cigarette smoking can increase the risk of developing bladder cancer in both men and women, says a study conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute. The findings of this study published in the Journal of American Medical Association...
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Plant foods and risk of laryngeal cancer: A case-control study in Uruguay.
vegetables, and legumes, had better chances of avoiding laryngeal cancer. On the other hand, the combined effect of cigarette smoking and low level of consumption of fruits and vegetables was associated with increased risk of laryngeal cancer. This...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-food-plant-based/plant-foods-and-risk-of-laryngeal-cancer-a-case-control-study-in-uruguay -
Smoking and prostate cancer: a life course analysis.
Long-term cigarette smokers may be highly vulnerable to prostate cancer. This study analyzed the relationship between a lifetime of smoking and the odds of developing prostate cancer. Researchers evaluated data from a case-control study involving 402...
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The effect of dietary antioxidant on the COPD risk: the community-based KoGES (Ansan-Anseong) cohort.
of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and improved lung function, particularly in men. On the other hand, cigarette smoking was found to promote the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in this study. "Our results suggest...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/lung-disease/copd/the-effect-of-dietary-antioxidant-on-the-copd-risk-the-community-based-koges-ansan-anseong-cohort -
Smoking and Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review.
risk. Researchers conducted a meticulous meta-analysis on data obtained from eligible studies. Researchers discovered that cigarette smoking correlated with high prostate cancer development and mortality risk. Data from this study indicate that tobacco...
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Male Sexual Function and Smoking.
discovered that smoking heightened the risk of developing erectile dysfunction. According to this study, cessation of cigarette smoking was found to restore erectile function in men who previously smoked for a brief period. "Smoking contributes to...
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Smoking as a risk factor for prostate cancer: a meta-analysis of 24 prospective cohort studies.
smokers. The findings of this study indicate that prostate cancer incidence and mortality is positively associated with cigarette smoking.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/prostate-cancer/smoking-as-a-risk-factor-for-prostate-cancer-a-meta-analysis-of-24-prospective-cohort-studies -
Developing COPD: a 25 year follow up study of the general population.
Cigarette smokers are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than non-smokers. This study assessed the role of smoking in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men and women. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/body-systems/respiratory/developing-copd-a-25-year-follow-up-study-of-the-general-population -
Meta-analysis: Tobacco smoking may enhance the risk of acute pancreatitis.
compared to non-smokers. The incidence of acute pancreatitis was found to increase by 40% for every extra 10 sticks of cigarettes smoked per day. The results of this meta-analysis showed elevated acute pancreatitis risk is associated with cigarette...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/cigarettes/meta-analysis-tobacco-smoking-may-enhance-the-risk-of-acute-pancreatitis -
Smoking as risk factor for chronic kidney disease: systematic review.
Cigarette smoking may contribute to the rapid progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study assessed the role of smoking in the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). A team of investigators conducted a meticulous meta-analysis on data...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease/smoking-as-risk-factor-for-chronic-kidney-disease-systematic-review -
Adherence to a Healthy Lifestyle is Associated With a Lower Risk of Diverticulitis among Men.
as consuming of diets low in meat and high in fiber, exercising regularly, maintenance of healthy weight, and avoidance of cigarette smoking, may help protect individuals from diverticulitis. This study examined how lifestyle habits affect...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diverticular-disease/adherence-to-a-healthy-lifestyle-is-associated-with-a-lower-risk-of-diverticulitis-among-men -
Smoking: A risk factor for development of low back pain in adolescents.
had higher chances of suffering from low back pain than those who were non-smokers. The results of this study show that cigarette smoking may increase an adolescent's risk of developing low back pain.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/pain/smoking-a-risk-factor-for-development-of-low-back-pain-in-adolescents -
Sacrifice?!
Almost always, when describing a low-fat Whole Foods Plant Based Starch-Smart lifestyle with most people, their response is something like, “Oh, I could never give up my [some sort of meat], and cheese, [etc.]”. The unfortunate truth is that they...
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Avoiding Fried Foods Reduces Cancer Risk
cancer progression. Acrylamide is a "neurotoxic industrial chemical used in the plastics industry" which can be found in cigarette smoke and fried carbohydrates. It has been considered a "probable human carcinogen," based on the fact that it causes...
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Beat Back Oral Cancer With Fruits and Vegetables
Every hour of every day, someone dies from oral cancer in the United States. Oral cancer is the 6th most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the US and results in about 8,000 deaths annually . Consuming more fruits and vegetables could be one secret...
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10 Ways to Minimize Developing Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women and the second leading cause of death. It's estimated that 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Although there are many factors which contribute to cancer, Dr. Joel...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/10-ways-to-minimize-developing-breast-cancer
