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Alcohol drinking and risks of total and site-specific cancers in China: A 10-year prospective study of 0.5 million adults
Habitual drinking of alcohol may give rise to different types of cancer in men. This study clarified the association between alcohol usage and the incidence of cancer. Researchers compared alcohol drinking habits and cancer prevalence rates in a study...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-drinking-and-risks-of-total-and-site-specific-cancers-in-china-a-10-year-prospective-study-of-0-5-million-adults -
Coffee consumption and the risk of incident gastric cancer--A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
Coffee drinking may elevate stomach cancer risk. The purpose of this study was to undertake a meta-analysis of the relationship between coffee drinking and the risk of acquiring gastric (stomach) cancer. Researchers pooled data from 13 eligible studies...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/coffee/coffee-consumption-and-the-risk-of-incident-gastric-cancer-a-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Sucrose, high-sugar foods, and risk of endometrial cancer--a population-based cohort study.
Diets rich in foods high in sucrose and other added sugars may elevate endometrial cancer risk. This study examined the association between high dietary exposure to sucrose and other added sugars and the propensity to develop endometrial cancer....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/sucrose-high-sugar-foods-and-risk-of-endometrial-cancer-a-population-based-cohort-study -
Cancers in Australia in 2010 attributable to inadequate consumption of fruit, non-starchy vegetables and dietary fibre
Upping our level of consumption of fiber-rich foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, may do our chances of warding off cancer a whole lot of good. This study analyzed the impact of dietary ingestion of foods loaded with fiber, such as fruits and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/cancers-in-australia-in-2010-attributable-to-inadequate-consumption-of-fruit-non-starchy-vegetables-and-dietary-fibre -
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 -
Dietary fiber intake and mortality from cardiovascular disease and all cancers: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
Regular intake of dietary fiber may significantly cut down cancer and cardiovascular mortality risk. The purpose of this research work was to determine the correlation between dietary fiber intake and cardiovascular and cancer mortality risk by...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/dietary-fiber-intake-and-mortality-from-cardiovascular-disease-and-all-cancers-a-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
A central role of heme iron in colon carcinogenesis associated with red meat intake.
Heme iron may contribute positively to development of colon cancer associated with red meat consumption. This study was carried out to determine the role and mechanisms used by heme iron in the promotion of colon cancer associated with red meat...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/a-central-role-of-heme-iron-in-colon-carcinogenesis-associated-with-red-meat-intake -
Cruciferous vegetables and risk of colorectal neoplasms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
High intake of cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli, may cut down the risk of developing colorectal neoplasms and cancer. This study evaluated the relationship between regular dietary ingestion of cruciferous vegetables and the likelihood of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/cruciferous-vegetables-and-risk-of-colorectal-neoplasms-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Plant Food Programs Cancer Cell Death
Blood samples from various groups of people that ate different diets were dripped onto cancer cells growing in a petri dish. Photographs taken of the petri dishes of the various groups revealed impressive results for those eating a whole plant food...
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Soy intake and risk of endocrine-related gynecological cancer: a meta-analysis.
Diets high in soy foods may protect women against endocrine-related gynecological cancers, such as ovarian and endometrial carcinomas. The purpose of this research work was to determine the relationship between soy consumption and the incidence of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/soy-intake-and-risk-of-endocrine-related-gynecological-cancer-a-meta-analysis -
Fiber's Many Unknown Benefits
fiber is available. This shortens the time it has to damage the lining of the intestines, which helps us avoid colon cancer. This would explain one reason why colon cancer rates are much lower in those consuming a plant-based diet. Fiber also promotes...
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Intake of fiber and fiber-rich plant foods is associated with a lower risk of renal cell carcinoma in a large US cohort.
intake of high-fiber diets rich in legumes, whole grains, and cruciferous vegetables may protect individuals against kidney cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between consistent consumption of high-fiber diets and kidney...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/intake-of-fiber-and-fiber-rich-plant-foods-is-associated-with-a-lower-risk-of-renal-cell-carcinoma-in-a-large-us-cohort -
Antioxidant Supplementation Increases the Risk of Skin Cancers in Women but Not in Men.
antioxidant supplements, such as beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, and Vitamins C and E may raise the odds of developing skin cancer in adult females. This study investigated the correlation between the usage of antioxidant supplements and the likelihood...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-classifications/oncology/antioxidant-supplementation-increases-the-risk-of-skin-cancers-in-women-but-not-in-men -
Consumption of soft drinks and juices and risk of liver and biliary tract cancers in a European cohort.
Consistent consumption of both sugared and artificially-sweetened beverages can trigger the development of liver cancer. This study investigated the link between habitual drinking of soft drinks and juices and the tendency to develop cancer of the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/consumption-of-soft-drinks-and-juices-and-risk-of-liver-and-biliary-tract-cancers-in-a-european-cohort -
Increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma associated with frequent and long-term consumption of salted meat and salted fat
Avid consumers of salted foods, such as salted meat and fat, may have a high propensity to come down with esophageal cancer. This research work studied the salted food-esophageal cancer connection hypothesis. A total of 216 Chinese men and women...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/processed-foods/increased-risk-of-esophageal-squamous-cell-carcinoma-associated-with-frequent-and-long-term-consumption-of-salted-meat-and-salted-fat -
Preserved vegetable consumption and its association with mortality among 440,415 people in the China Kadoorie Biobank
Lovers of preserved vegetables may have a high tendency to die prematurely from hemorrhagic stroke and esophageal cancer. Does eating of preserved vegetables increase an individual's chances of dying prematurely? Researchers from China set out to...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/oesophageal-cancer/preserved-vegetable-consumption-and-its-association-with-mortality-among-440-415-people-in-the-china-kadoorie-biobank -
Plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of digestive system cancers in 3 large prospective cohort studies
Incorporating healthy plant foods into our diets may confer us with adequate protection against digestive tract cancers, such as stomach, colorectal and liver cancer. This study estimated digestive system cancer risk between consumers and non-consumers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/plant-based-dietary-patterns-and-the-risk-of-digestive-system-cancers-in-3-large-prospective-cohort-studies -
The Role of Tobacco Smoke in Bladder and Kidney Carcinogenesis: A Comparison of Exposures and Meta-analysis of Incidence and Mortality Risks
Tobacco smoking may lead to the development of bladder and kidney cancer. This study investigated the influence of tobacco smoking on the incidence of bladder and kidney cancer. Researchers gathered evidence and data from 107 eligible studies....
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 -
Artificially sweetened beverages consumption and risk of obesity-related cancers: a wide-angled Mendelian randomization study
Habitual intake of artificially-sweetened beverages may confer an individual with high risk of developing obesity-related cancers, such as colorectal and breast cancer. This study set out to seek for further evidence linking the consumption of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/artificially-sweetened-beverages-consumption-and-risk-of-obesity-related-cancers-a-wide-angled-mendelian-randomization-study -
Ultra-processed foods and food additives in gut health and disease
and ultra-processed foods may have harmful effect on gut health and lead to the development of diseases, such as colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease. This study examined whether an association exists between...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/ultra-processed-foods-and-food-additives-in-gut-health-and-disease
