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Discovering Dairy Alternatives
Most of us grew up believing that milk plays an important role in the development of strong bones and teeth. Studies reveal however , that the countries that consume the most dairy products have the highest incidence of bone fractures . In contrast,...
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Pancreatic cancer risk: associations with meat-derived carcinogen intake in the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer screening trial (PLCO) cohort.
High consumption of well-cooked meat may increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Well-cooked meat contains mutagens, such as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and benzo (a) pyrenes (BaP). This study examined the relationship between the dietary...
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Fiber intake and the risk of head and neck cancer in the prostate, lung, colorectal and ovarian (PLCO) cohort.
High dietary ingestion of fiber may help guard against the development of cancers in the head and neck region. This study was carried out to confirm the protective effect of high fiber diet against cancers of the head and neck region, such as oral,...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/high-fiber/fiber-intake-and-the-risk-of-head-and-neck-cancer-in-the-prostate-lung-colorectal-and-ovarian-plco-cohort -
Dietary Carbohydrates, Fiber, Whole Grain and the Risk of Lung Cancer: Conclusions from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial (PLCO)
Avid consumption of carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help hinder the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the lungs. This study analyzed the effect high dietary ingestion of carbohydrate-containing foods has on an...
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Onion and garlic use and human cancer.
Frequent consumption of onions and garlic may lower the risk of oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, esophageal, breast, prostate, colorectal, ovarian, and kidney cancers. This study investigated the role of consistent consumption of onions and garlic in the...
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Lifetime consumption of alcoholic beverages and risk of 13 different types of cancer in men: results from a case-control study in Montreal.
Men who are moderate and heavy drinkers of alcohol are highly vulnerable to esophageal, liver, prostate, stomach, colon, pancreatic, and lung cancer. This study investigated the role regular intake of alcoholic beverages play in the development of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-classifications/oncology/lifetime-consumption-of-alcoholic-beverages-and-risk-of-13-different-types-of-cancer-in-men-results-from-a-case-control-study-in-montreal -
Sedentary behavior and cancer-an umbrella review and meta-analysis
Adopting a sedentary lifestyle may raise an individual's chances of acquiring several types of cancer, including ovarian, endometrial, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. This study analyzed the sedentary behavior-cancer occurrence connection...
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Association between ultra-processed foods and risk of cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
of ultra-processed foods may favor the development of different types of cancer, including colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer. This study analyzed data from 13 scientific publications that investigated whether the ingestion of ultra-processed foods...
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WHO States Red/Processed Meat Linked to Cancer
Once again the media outlets have been "rocked" by news on nutrition: the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meat and red meat consumption are associated with cancer. In a press release dated October 26, 2015 , the WHO stated that...
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97% of People Are Deficient in This Nutrient
Protein is the most valued of all nutrients, making it a popular and controversial topic of conversation. Most everyone following a plant-based diet has been asked the question, "Where do you get your protein from?" This question comes from the...
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Healthfest Comes to Marshall Texas April 1-3
Be sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of April 1-3 for the upcoming Healthfest held in Marshall, Texas ! This festival is designed to transform lives through educational presentations, materials, work-out sessions, and cooking demonstrations....
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Mushrooms Offer Protection Against Cancer
of cancers are hormone-sensitive, meaning they use female/male hormones to develop and metastasize. Most breast and prostate cancers are hormone-sensitive. In an attempt to stop the progression of cancer, pharmaceutical companies have designed drugs...
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Pomegranate's Powerful Health Benefits
Pomegranate season is here! This beautiful fruit provides numerous health benefits and can be used to embellish many holiday dishes. According to two of Dr. Joel Fuhrman's articles, the time spent seeding this fruit is well worth it. The phytochemical...
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Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk for Cancer
The following information was taken from the article 9 Cancers That are Increased by Drinking Alcohol written by Dustin Rudolph PharmD, or better known as The Plant-Based Pharmacist and author of The Empty Medicine Cabinet . Cancer is the second...
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Which Vegetables Reduce My Risk of Cancer?
Do you have a history of cancer in your family? If so, you're most likely to be diagnosed with cancer as well, right? That's what scientists once believed, but exciting new research shows that the food choices we make on a daily basis have the ability...
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Testosterone Therapy = Risk of Heart Disease
It seems that in every city drivers see billboards advertising testosterone therapy to "improve" men's well-being. This therapy promises to treat declining strength, endurance, muscle mass, and libido--among other symptoms. For many middle-aged men,...
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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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Reduce Cancer Risk by Avoiding Dairy
The incidence of cancer continues to rise at an alarming rate. Currently, one out of every two men and one out of every three women have cancer; so most likely, you have a family member or close friend that has some form of cancer. " In 2014, there...
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Is Vegan the New Viagra?
Many men think eating plants is "wimpy" because real men hunt, kill and eat meat for its presumed "superior" (muscle building) protein . On the contrary, a plant-based diet boosts virility/fertility , enhances athletic performance , and supports...
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Cruciferous Vegetables Protect Against Cancer
Studies have shown that those who consume diets rich in vegetables significantly reduce their likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer . Although all vegetables offer powerful protection against cancer, cruciferous vegetables in particular contain the...
https://www.drcarney.com/articles/cruciferous-vegetables-protect-against-cancer