Archive for 'Cancer'
An Apple a Day…New Study Reveals Truth Behind that Age-Old Phrase
Being a health-conscious consumer, you likely already know that peeling the skin off chicken and turkey—whether it’s before or after cooking—will save you from consuming the empty calories, and heart-clogging saturated fat that accompany our fine feathered friends. But when it comes to fruits and vegetables, skin is “in!” Fiber in fruits and vegetables—the stuff [...]
Posted: January 16th, 2008 under Apples, Cancer.
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Anemia Drugs May Cause Cancer
The anemia drugs Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit are under close watch by the FDA as there are studies and reports stating they may be causing cancer. These drugs are erythropoiesis, which are stimulating agents (ESAs). They are meant to boost the production of red blood cells and the FDA already has out a black box [...]
Posted: January 6th, 2008 under Anemia, Cancer, FDA.
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Green Tea Associated with Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
A Japanese study has recently been published in the online edition of American Journal of Epidemiology regarding the association of green tea intake with that of Prostate Cancer development. A research team from Japan’s health ministry took 49,920 men from across the nation under their study, aging anywhere between 40-69 years of age. The study [...]
Posted: December 23rd, 2007 under Cancer, Green Tea.
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Study Shows Flavanoids In Black Raspberries Wipe Out Leukemia Cancer Cells
According to a new study published online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a naturally occurring antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables can selectively wipe out leukemia cells without harming healthy cells. These findings offer hope of treating leukemia effectively without being toxic. The findings promise an effective, nontoxic approach to treating leukemia. Corresponding author [...]
Posted: November 28th, 2007 under Black Raspberries, Cancer.
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Yoga Provides Benefits To Women With Breast Cancer, Study Concludes
A pilot study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management suggests that by reducing pain and fatigue and raising their spirits, specifically tailored yoga programs may help women with late-stage breast cancer. “The benefits could include less pain and fatigue, and more vigor, relaxation, and acceptance,” said study leader Dr. James W. Carson [...]
Posted: October 17th, 2007 under Breast Cancer, Cancer, Yoga.
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Cancer Risk Drastically Reduced by Vitamin D and Calcium Intake, Research Concludes
Vitamin D and calcium can reduce cancer risk by as much as 77 percent according to recent research conducted at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska. Types of cancer included in these findings are breast cancer, skin cancer, colon cancer and other forms of cancer. The study consisted of 1,179 healthy women from [...]
Posted: June 12th, 2007 under Cancer, Vitamin D.
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A High Fiber Diet Can Slash the Risk of Breast Cancer, Study Finds
According to a new study by Leeds University that was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, a high fiber diet can slash the risk of breast cancer among young women in half. Among the most effective was cereal fiber, which can be found in whole bread and cereals. Ed Yong, information officer for Cancer [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007 under Cancer.
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Food Combining Offers Miraculous Health Benefits, Research Reveals
A study published in the January 15, 2004 issue of Cancer Research Magazine has revealed the power of combining certain foods for health enhancement. Researchers found that a powerful, synergistic shield against cancer can be achieved by eating a combination of broccoli and tomatoes together as opposed to separately where such an effect could not be achieved. [...]
Posted: May 21st, 2007 under Cancer.
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