Health
Walnuts may improve your colon health
Eating walnuts may change gut bacteria in a way that suppresses colon cancer, researchers led by UConn Health report in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.
Jun 2, 2016
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Cancer Prevention Research
Oncology & Cancer
Gut microbiome analysis improved noninvasive colorectal cancer screening
Analysis of the gut microbiome more successfully distinguished healthy individuals from those with precancerous adenomatous polyps and those with invasive colorectal cancer compared with assessment of clinical risk factors ...
Aug 7, 2014
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Health
Broccoli sprout drink enhances detoxification of air pollutants in clinical trial in China
A clinical trial involving nearly 300 Chinese men and women residing in one of China's most polluted regions found that daily consumption of a half cup of broccoli sprout beverage produced rapid, significant and sustained ...
Jun 16, 2014
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Diabetes
Prediabtes a wakeup call to get eating, lifestyle choices on track
I exercise, stay slim and think I am reasonably careful about my diet. Subtract the dark-chocolate habit and minus the Cheetos cravings, I make fairly good choices. So I was shocked to learn that my fasting blood sugars were ...
Oct 16, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover component of cinnamon prevents colorectal cancer in mice
Research conducted at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and the UA Cancer Center indicates that a compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal cancer.
Jun 15, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Levels of cancer-causing chemicals in smokeless tobacco products influence carcinogen exposure
Higher levels of cancer-causing chemicals called tobacco-specific nitrosamines in smokeless tobacco products led to greater exposure to these carcinogens even after taking into account how much or how long the product was ...
Dec 19, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Average-risk individuals may prefer stool-based test over colonoscopy for cancer screening
When given a choice, most individuals with an average risk of colorectal cancer said they would prefer a stool-based screening test for colorectal cancer over colonoscopy, the method most often recommended by health care ...
Apr 22, 2021
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Health
Pilot study shows even short-term 'vaping' causes inflammation in non-smokers
E-cigarette (e-cig) use is rising at concerning levels among both smokers and non-smokers, and new research data suggests that even short-term e-cig use can cause cellular inflammation in never-smoker adults.
Oct 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Colorectal cancer research reveals promising targetable pathway for prevention and treatment
An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer, which often is found at advanced stages when it's much harder to treat.
Feb 28, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Promising drug may stop cancer-causing gene in its tracks
Michigan State University scientists are testing a promising drug that may stop a gene associated with obesity from triggering breast and lung cancer, as well as prevent these cancers from growing.
Mar 26, 2018
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