Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention — Long J, Ji Z, Yuan P, et al. | February 14, 2020 In this meta-analysis of prospective studies, researchers intended to determine if there is an association between nut consumption and risk of cancer. By searching Web of Science and PubMed databases up to June 2019, prospective studies reporting […]
BMC Cancer — Zhao LG, Li ZY, Feng GS, et al. | February 11, 2020 In view of the inconsistent results from epidemiological studies on the correlation between coffee intake and cancer risk, researchers sought to summarize and evaluate the quality of the current evidence via performing an umbrella review of existing findings from meta-analyses […]
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Jiang K, et al. | October 30, 2019 Via performing systematical analysis, researchers sought to ascertain how long-term therapy with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) influence the risk of gastric cancer. Seven relevant articles with 943,070 patients were included in this work. The analysis revealed that the risk of gastric […]
Potential synergistic effect with greater consumption of both by Ian Ingram, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today October 24, 2019 Consuming more yogurt and fiber may protect against lung cancer development, a global study of nearly 1.5 million adults suggested. After adjustment for various known risk factors, individuals who ate higher amounts of yogurt — roughly […]
BMJ 2019; 366 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l5271 (Published 23 September 2019) Cite this as: BMJ 2019;366:l5271 What you need to know Unexpected weight loss can be associated with cancer, but also with a range of other conditions Weight loss codes in primary care typically represent ≥5% loss within a 6 month period, but there is a lack […]
Dong-Hoe Koo, MD, PhD The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, jc.2019-00033,https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2019-00033 Published: 24 July 2019 Abstract Context It has been unclear whether the risk of pancreatic cancer is different according to glucose levels. Objective To determine the association between fasting glucose levels and pancreatic cancer risk using prospectively collected nationwide population-based cohort data in Korea. […]
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | July 11, 2019 A study published by The BMJ today reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugary drinks and and an increased risk of cancer. While cautious interpretation is needed, the findings add to a growing body of evidence indicating that limiting sugary drink consumption, together with taxation and […]
European Journal of Cancer Prevention — Saliba W, et al. | July 08, 2019 In a prospective, population-based, case–control study in northern Israel (the Molecular Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer study; n=10,026), researchers assessed the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in relation to red meat subtype intake among Jewish and Arabs populations in a unique Mediterranean […]
by Diana Swift Contributing Writer Expert Critique: Bradley W. Anderson, MD Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is unique among gastrointestinal conditions given the breadth of preventative measures needed to promote and maintain patient health and safety. Such measures account for a […]
Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2019 Mar;22(2):129-134. doi: 10.1097/MCO.0000000000000540. Klement RJ. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Altered glucose metabolism in cancer cells is an almost ubiquitous observation, yet hardly exploited therapeutically. However, ketogenic diets have gained growing attention in recent years as a nontoxic broad-spectrum approach to target this major metabolic difference between normal and […]
January 16, 2019 11:00 AM A new study finds acupressure could be a low-cost, at-home solution to a suite of persistent side effects that linger after breast cancer treatment ends. Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center had reported in 2016 that acupressure helped reduce fatigue in breast cancer survivors. In their new study, they looked at the […]
More appears better in meta-analysis — as in more than 30 g/day by Ashley Lyles, Staff Writer, MedPage Today January 14, 2019 Eating more dietary fiber was linked with lower risk of disease and death, a meta-analysis showed. According to observational studies, risk was reduced most for a range of critical outcomes from all-cause mortality […]
JAMA — Baudry J, et al. | December 06, 2018 In this population-based cohort study involving 68,946 French adults, researchers prospectively investigated the association of an organic food-based diet (ie, a diet less likely to contain pesticide residues) with cancer risk. They observed a significant reduction in the risk of cancer in correlation with higher […]
by Melissa Lee – Fx Medicine 05/13/2016 DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC In recent years an amazing discovery has advanced our understanding of intestinal permeability. In 2000, Dr Alessio Fasano and his team discovered a molecule responsible for modulating intestinal tight junctions (TJs) known as zonulin. To date, zonulin is the only human protein known to reversibly regulate intestinal permeability. Based on Dr Fasano’s […]
Journal Summaries in Internal Medicine European Journal of Nutrition — Romanos-Nanclares A, et al. | October 04, 2018 Given sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are an acknowledged dietary factor that increases insulin resistance, which may potentially lead to an increased risk of breast cancer (BC), therefore, researchers examined the link between baseline consumption of SSB and the […]
Date: October 2, 2018 Source: Wiley Summary: Studies on red and processed meat consumption with breast cancer risk have generated inconsistent results. A new analysis has now examined all published studies on the topic. Comparing the highest to the lowest category in the 15 studies included in the analysis, processed meat consumption was associated with […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Original Research ArticlesFree Access Whitney T. Eriksen, Lydia Singerman, Sally A. D. Romero, Jason Bussell, Frances K. Barg, and Jun J. Mao Published Online:24 Sep 2018https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0156 Abstract Objective: To understand cancer survivors’ perceptions regarding the use of acupuncture for the treatment of cancer-related insomnia. […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Dawn Lemanne, and Victoria Maizes Published Online:24 Sep 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0150 Abstract A majority of women undergoing conventional treatment for breast cancer also undertake complementary and integrative approaches. Practitioners knowledgeable about the evidence base behind common integrative approaches can help patients attain improved quality of […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review Articles Free Access Keith I. Block, , Penny B. Block, , and Charlotte Gyllenhaal Published Online:24 Sep 2018https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0125 Abstract A comprehensive approach to integrative treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients involves three spheres of intervention: lifestyle, biology, and conventional treatment. Individualization of […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review Articles Free Access Eran Ben-Arye, Noah Samuels, and Ofer Lavie Published Online:24 Sep 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0163 Abstract Background: Integrative oncology provides a broad spectrum of complementary medicine therapies, many of which can augment the effects of supportive and palliative care for patients with […]