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Unscrambling the Truth About Eggs
Are eggs really that "incredible" or are the industry's marketing strategies "incredible?" You might be surprised to learn how big industries use clever marketing strategies to boost the sale of their products. One technique that Dr. John McDougall...
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Alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of distal colon and rectal cancer in Japanese men: the Miyagi Cohort Study.
Heavy alcohol drinkers are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than non-consumers of alcoholic beverages. This study investigated the effect of alcohol consumption on colorectal cancer risk. Researchers examined the alcohol intake of 25,279...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/alcohol-consumption-is-associated-with-increased-risk-of-distal-colon-and-rectal-cancer-in-japanese-men-the-miyagi-cohort-study -
Prospective study on milk products, calcium, and cancers of the colon and rectum.
Individuals who regularly consumed high quantities of fermented milk products are highly vulnerable to colorectal cancer. This study evaluated the correlation between the intakes of milk, lactose, calcium, and vitamin D and colorectal cancer risk....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/prospective-study-on-milk-products-calcium-and-cancers-of-the-colon-and-rectum -
Consumption of beer and colorectal cancer incidence: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
Alcohol and beer drinkers are highly vulnerable to colorectal cancer. This study investigated the correlation between beer consumption and colorectal cancer risk. Researchers reviewed data obtained from 9 cohort and 12 case-control studies. They...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/consumption-of-beer-and-colorectal-cancer-incidence-a-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Sugary Drink Consumption and Subsequent Colorectal Cancer Risk: The Japan Public Health Center-Based Prospective Cohort Study
cancer in women. This study evaluated the intake of sugar-sweetened soft drinks in relation to the development of colorectal cancer. Researchers looked at the prevalence of colorectal cancer and the sugary beverage consumption habits of nearly 75,000...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/sugary-drink-consumption-and-subsequent-colorectal-cancer-risk-the-japan-public-health-center-based-prospective-cohort-study -
Alcohol drinking and colorectal cancer in Japanese: a pooled analysis of results from five cohort studies.
Alcohol intake may put an individual at high risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This study investigated the alcohol-colorectal cancer connection hypothesis using a meta-analytic approach. Researchers performed an in-depth meta-analysis on...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-drinking-and-colorectal-cancer-in-japanese-a-pooled-analysis-of-results-from-five-cohort-studies -
Proportion and number of cancer cases and deaths attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors in the United States.
responsible for the highest number of cancer cases and cancer-related deaths, followed by excess body weight. Lung and colorectal cancer were the most common cancers in the United States in 2014. The findings of this study suggest adoption of healthy...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/proportion-and-number-of-cancer-cases-and-deaths-attributable-to-potentially-modifiable-risk-factors-in-the-united-states -
Which Foods Suppress Cancer Cell Growth?
In 2009 an important study was conducted which tested the ability of 34 vegetables to suppress tumor cells in 8 different types of human cancer. The types of cancer cells that were tested were from the lung, kidney, brain, stomach, prostate, pancreas,...
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Dietary Flavonoids and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies
studies that focused on the association between high dietary ingestion of flavonoids and the probability of developing colorectal cancer. A total of 12 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Researchers noticed that frequent consumption of foods...
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 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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Risk of colorectal cancer in relation to frequency and total amount of red meat consumption. Systematic review and meta-analysis
Daily consumers of red meat may be highly prone to suffer from colorectal cancer. This study investigated if there is a link between consistent consumption of red meat and the development of colorectal cancer. Researchers compiled data drawn out from...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/risk-of-colorectal-cancer-in-relation-to-frequency-and-total-amount-of-red-meat-consumption-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Simple Sugar and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake During Adolescence and Risk of Colorectal Cancer Precursors
generous amounts of sugary beverages during adolescence may induce the formation of colorectal adenomas—a precursor of colorectal cancer. Colorectal adenomas are among the precursors of colorectal cancer. This study seeks to unravel the suga-sweetened...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/simple-sugar-and-sugar-sweetened-beverage-intake-during-adolescence-and-risk-of-colorectal-cancer-precursors -
Dietary Fibre and Colorectal Adenoma in a Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Programme
such as fruits and whole grains, may help ward off colorectal adenomas. Colorectal adenomas are the precursor of colorectal cancer. This research work evaluated the association between adhering to a high fiber diet and the likelihood of developing...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/high-fiber/dietary-fibre-and-colorectal-adenoma-in-a-colorectal-cancer-early-detection-programme -
Causal relationship of sugar-sweetened and sweet beverages with colorectal cancer: a Mendelian randomization study
of colon cancer. This study clarified the role of regular drinking of sugary beverages in the development of colorectal cancer. Data from the FinnGen and UK Biobank databases were utilized for this study. Generous consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/causal-relationship-of-sugar-sweetened-and-sweet-beverages-with-colorectal-cancer-a-mendelian-randomization-study -
Lifetime and baseline alcohol intake and risk of colon and rectal cancers in the European prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition (EPIC).
Alcohol intake may make colorectal cancer more likely to occur in an individual. This study assessed how alcohol influences the risk of colorectal cancer. Data on the alcohol drinking habits and incidence of colorectal cancer among 478,732 men and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/lifetime-and-baseline-alcohol-intake-and-risk-of-colon-and-rectal-cancers-in-the-european-prospective-investigation-into-cancer-and-nutrition-epic -
The Consumption of Red and Processed Meat and The Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study among the Tunisian Population
Adherence to a diet that promotes the consumption of red and processed meat products may drive up the risk of colorectal cancer. This study investigated the cancer-promoting effects of red and processed meats on the colon and rectum. Led by researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/the-consumption-of-red-and-processed-meat-and-the-risk-of-colorectal-cancer-a-case-control-study-among-the-tunisian-population -
Avoidable colorectal cancer cases in Denmark - The impact of red and processed meat
Excluding red and processed meat from our diet can increase our odds of staying free from colorectal cancer. This study estimated the number of colorectal cases in Denmark that could have been prevented by the avoidance of red and processed meats....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/avoidable-colorectal-cancer-cases-in-denmark-the-impact-of-red-and-processed-meat -
Cigarette smoking and colorectal cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study.
high propensity to develop colon cancer This study determined the role of cigarette smoking in the development of colorectal cancer. Researchers compared smoking habits with the odds of developing colorectal cancer among 465,879 men and women who...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/cigarettes/cigarette-smoking-and-colorectal-cancer-risk-in-the-european-prospective-investigation-into-cancer-and-nutrition-study -
Meat Subtypes and Colorectal Cancer Risk: A Pooled Analysis of 6 Cohort Studies in Japan
of consumption of different types of meat, including beef, pork, and processed meats, and the chances of developing colorectal cancer. Researchers sifted through data drawn out from 7 Japanese studies involving 9,224 patients with colorectal cancer....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/beef/meat-subtypes-and-colorectal-cancer-risk-a-pooled-analysis-of-6-cohort-studies-in-japan -
Cancer incidence attributable to red and processed meat consumption in Alberta in 2012
Adhering to a high red and processed meat diet may result in increased rate of occurrence of colorectal cancer. This study assessed the colorectal cancer-promoting effect of red and processed meats. Data on the meat intake levels and colorectal cancer...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/cancer-incidence-attributable-to-red-and-processed-meat-consumption-in-alberta-in-2012
