International Journal of Epidemiology | September 26, 2017 Li N, et al. – This study assessed the impact of sugar/carbohydrate intake on the incidence and survival of US patients with esophageal/gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (EA/GCA). Researchers reported that if corroborated, limiting intake of sucrose (e.g. table sugar), sweetened desserts/beverages, and foods that contribute to a high […]
Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: Benefits, Sources, & Deficiency 15+1 4Tweet 1.1kLike 32Pin 0Share Affiliate Disclosure0 Comments Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin Vitamin B2, also called Riboflavin, is an important vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant within the body. Vitamin B2 is responsible for maintaining healthy blood cells, helping to boost energy levels, facilitating in a healthy metabolism, preventing free […]
Frontline Medical News, 2014 Dec 11, R Franki For those cancers in which risk is associated with high body mass index, North America has the highest percentage of cancer incidence attributable to obesity, according to a population-based study in the Lancet Oncology. The investigators considered “only cancers reported by the World Cancer Research Fund […]
Benefits Add Up for Regular Aspirin Use Published: Aug 5, 2014 | Updated: Aug 6, 2014 Discussant: Joseph Chao, MD. Average-risk adults in the general population who used aspirin regularly for at least 5 years had a lower risk of cancer, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and premature death, according to a comprehensive review of potential […]
Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS DisclosuresJune 20, 2013 Editor’s Note: Large European and American studies are the most recent to examine the link between red meat and cancer. Medscape talked to the study authors and reviewed other evidence to determine whether there is reason to have a beef about eating beef. RED MEAT AND COLORECTAL CANCER The preponderance […]