Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this French-population based cohort study show a positive association between excessive intake of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, and an increased risk in breast and obesity-related cancers. World...
Serum Vitamin D Level Affected by Tumor Size in Stage II Melanoma Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with Breslow thickness <3mm doubled in 25O HD serum levels after 3 years. Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is made in the skin when ultraviolet light (UV-B) activates pre-vitamin D cholesterol derivatives. The...
Methylsulfonylmethane Demonstrates Anti-Cancer Effects in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cells
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated the anti-cancer properties of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) treatment on cell viability, cell cycle, and the metastatic potential of HT-29 cells. Over recent years, the prevalence of colorectal cancer...
Inhalation of Benzene and Formaldehyde Correlates with Commuter Driving Time
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study calculated the daily dose of benzene and formaldehyde being inhaled by drivers with commutes of at least 20 minutes per day. Although we are aware of the indoor risk associated with Prop65 tested chemicals 1, we do not know the...
Does Occupational UVR Exposure Protect Women Against Breast Cancer?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that occupational UVR exposure may only slightly diminish the risk of breast cancer after the age of fifty. Previous epidemiological studies have indicated that solar ultraviolet B radiation (UVR) may have a protective...
Selenium Supplementation May Adversely Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This Mendelian randomization analysis does not support the use of selenium supplementation in prostate cancer prevention and suggests that supplementation might increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer and type 2...
Resveratrol in Food may Protect Heart, Brain and Fight Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medical research has shown that resveratrol is important for a number of health issues including having anticancer properties, being anti-inflammatory and even protecting the heart and brain. Our health is closely related to...
Consumption of Glucoraphanin-Rich Broccoli Soup Slows Progression of Prostate Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Consumption of glucoraphanin-rich broccoli soup was inversely associated with prostate cancer progression in men on active surveillance. Among men who are diagnosed with organ-confined prostate cancer, nearly half of all...
Testosterone Therapy for Young Male Cancer Survivors
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After six months of testosterone therapy, young male cancer survivors with borderline low morning testosterone levels experienced a significant decrease in whole body-fat mass and increase in lean muscle mass. With the ever increasing...
Fasting-Mimicking Diet and Vitamin C a Combination Treatment for KRAS-Mutated Tumors
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated how a non-toxic intervention of a fasting- mimicking diet (FMD) in combination with Vitamin C can potentially affect colorectal and other KRAS- mutant cancers. Prior research has shown mixed results concerning the...
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