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Alcohol Consumption and Epithelial Cancer Risk in the EPIC-Italy Cohort
Long-term consumers of alcohol may have a high tendency to develop epithelial cancer. Cancers derived from cells lining the organs and internal passageways of the body are known as epithelial cancer or carcinoma. They include cancer of the breast,...
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Alcohol Consumption, Type of Alcoholic Beverage and Risk of Colorectal Cancer at Specific Subsites
Habitual consumption of 3 or more drinks per day may spur the development of colorectal cancer. This study determined whether alcohol intake is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Researchers looked at the alcohol intake levels of more than 2,000...
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Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients With Alcoholism: A Nationwide, Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study
Alcohol dependence (alcoholism) might be a risk factor for colorectal cancer. This study determined whether an association exists between alcohol dependence (alcoholism) and colorectal cancer incidence. More than 180,000 Taiwanese men and women...
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Alcoholic Beverage Consumption in Relation to Risk of Breast Cancer: Meta-Analysis and Review
A surge in breast cancer risk is associated with habitual consumption of alcohol. This meta-analysis examined whether likeness for alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer in women. Researchers compiled and evaluated data obtained from 38...
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Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis: Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Colorectal Serrated Polyp
Moderate and heavy intake of alcohol may foster the development and growth of serrated polyps in the colon and rectum. Serrated polyps are growths with a saw-toothed appearance on the interior surface of the colon and rectum that can transform to...
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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...
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Alcohol Drinking and the Risk of Colorectal Adenoma: A Dose-Response Meta-Analysis
Colorectal adenomas are more likely to occur among individuals who consumed more than 2 drinks per day. This meta-analysis examined whether alcohol consumption favors the development of colorectal adenomas. Researchers compiled data extracted from...
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Consumption of alcoholic beverages in adolescence and adulthood and risk of testicular germ cell tumor.
Men who indulged in alcoholic beverages, including wine, liquor, and beer, during their adolescent and adult life may have a high disposition to develop cancer of the testes. This study determined whether there is a tie between the consumption of...
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Epidemiologic data on alcoholic beverage consumption and risk of cancer:
A surge in the risk of cancers of the head, neck, liver, pharynx, larynx, mouth, pancreas, and esophagus is associated with heavy drinking of alcohol. This research work investigated the association between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and...
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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 -
Alcoholic Beverage Consumption and Risk of Breast Cancer in Spain
Regular intake of alcoholic beverages may favor the development of breast cancer. This study clarified the association between the ingestion of alcoholic beverages and the likelihood of acquiring breast cancer. With the aid of validated questionnaires,...
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Can Lifestyle Choices Help Prevent Cancer?
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) , an estimated 14.1 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed, and 8.2 million cancer deaths were recorded in 2012. And these numbers are expected to keep rising in the coming years....
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Proportion and number of cancer cases and deaths attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors in the United States.
Unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits, such as cigarette smoking, alcohol intake, physical inactivity, and consumption of diets high in red and processed meats and low in fruits, vegetables, fiber, and calcium, may increase an individual's risk of...
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How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
"The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case," writes Michael Greger MD, in his new book entitled, "How Not to Die." "The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6...
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Whole Grains May Protect Against Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer is one of the most deadly cancers of the digestive tract. In the United States, it accounts for 1% of all cancers diagnosed in this country.The incidence of esophageal cancer has risen by more than 700% in the past four decades, making...
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Intake of Common Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Breast Cancer Risk among Japanese Women: Findings from the Japan Collaborative Cohort Study
Alcohol ingestion irrespective of the quantity may result in a spike in breast cancer odds in women. This study examined if greater intake of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is tied to higher risk of breast cancer in women. Researchers studied...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/intake-of-common-alcoholic-and-non-alcoholic-beverages-and-breast-cancer-risk-among-japanese-women-findings-from-the-japan-collaborative-cohort-study -
Starch-Smarter
Ideally Suited for: For those wanting to optimize their health and longevity. Requires an openness to changing preferred tastes and habits for increased health benefits. Calories from Fat:...
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What are the Consequences of Consuming Iron from Meat?
When asked which foods contain iron, most people will respond by listing several types of meat -- beef, shellfish, liver, etc. Few are aware that iron is prevalent in a wide variety of whole plant foods. For example, dark green leafy vegetables, whole...
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Just Say No to Candy!
Dr. Joel Fuhrman has written an excellent article regarding our culture's obsession using rich, disease-promoting foods for celebrating special occasions, especially for Halloween. Dr. Fuhrman states in his article, "As parents we must protect our...
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How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Dr. Joel Fuhrman's article, New Information to Sleep on , reminds us that "in order to work optimally in our daily activities...sleep is a crucial component of excellent health." Rarely do we ever get a solid night's sleep - we toss and turn worrying...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/how-to-get-a-good-night-s-sleep
