A review of studies involving intake and cancer was published in Current Opinions in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2004; 16(1):19-25). The authors note that recent studies indicate that folate plays an important role in the prevention of breast cancer. Folic acid, or folate is a nutrient that is found in fresh produce (folate and foliage have […]

Scientists at TexasA&MUniversityhave gained new insight into how diet affects colon cancer. They have discovered that eating mostly corn oil or fish oil can affect the fatty acid composition of cell membranes, which in turn can affect whether a cell will become cancerous. The researchers, led by Joanne R. Lupton, a professor who holds appointments

Research appearing in the journal Cancer Detection and Prevention (2003; 27(1):55-66) suggests that the type of fat eaten in the diet can either increase or decrease the chances for developing colon cancer. The article reviewed research involving dietary fat and colon cancer. Consumption of medium chain fatty acids and arachadonic acid (a fatty acid found

Women who regularly exercised in the year before being diagnosed with breast cancer have into a higher survival rate compared to sedentary women, according to the journal Cancer (October 15, 2006). The study looked at data from women aged 20 to 54 who were diagnosed with breast cancer. The women were asked about how often

If you look at lifestyle practices that include nutrition, exercise, and alcohol and tobacco use in various countries, you can see a connection to the cancer rate. About half of cancer incidence and a little more than a third of cancer mortality in the U.S.are associated with our dietary habits in this country.  These cancers

A meta-analysis is a review of scientific studies. A recent meta-analysisappearing in the American Journal of Epidemiology (Vol 166 #10, pp 1116-1125) found that the incidence of colon cancer can be reduced by 12% with more fish consumption. Each extra serving of fish can reduce the risk by an additional 3%, according to the Wageningen

Research appearing in Cancer(2006;24:419-430), indicates that Chinese herb preparations utilizing astragalus may improve the effectiveness of platinum-based chemotherapy in patients suffering from advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. The research was a meta-analysis of 34 clinical trials involving over 2,800 patients. Twelve studies, involving 940 patients, showed Chinese herbs reduced the risk of death at 12 months

Researchers from the North Central Cancer Treatment Group presented a study at the 44th meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (American Society of Clinical Oncology abstract number: 4009) that indicated calcium and magnesium may reduce side effects from the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin. A group of 102 patients with colon cancer were divided into

Chemical exposure can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, skin problems, digestive problems, recurrent Candidiasis, allergies and even cancer. Some occupations that involve chemical exposure are farmers, hairdressers, photographers, refinery and factory workers, airline employees, truck drivers, auto mechanics, painters, doctors and x-ray technicians. Just living on Earth gives us a fair

We frequently get warnings against too much sun exposure and are cautioned to use sun block and to cover up, but being in the sun may actually protect against some cancers. While overexposure and sun burn can increase the risk of skin cancer, some exposure to the sun is good. A study appearing in the