Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A greater intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular and total mortality and a modest risk for cancer mortality. Studies have shown that carbonated and non-carbonated SSBs, fruit drinks,...
Does Eating Organic Produce Reduce the Risk of Cancer? – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study found a 25% (one in four) decrease in risk for cancer in those eating organic fruits and vegetables. Although there is robust medical research indicating that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated...
Effects of Low-Fat Diet on Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Diabetes in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Reduction in dietary fat with a commensurate increase in carbohydrate, with vegetable, fruit, and grain increases, over a 19.6 year median follow-up revealed a significant reduction in breast cancer, diabetes requiring...
Topical Retinyl Palmitate May Increase Risk of Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Skin Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control cream groups, mice who were exposed to SSL and were administered the retinyl palmitate creams developed skin tumors earlier and had increased incidences of multiple squamous cell skin neoplasms....
Study Shows Benefits of Vitamin C in Treating Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study found that adding intravenous vitamin C during chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer demonstrated significant benefits. Does vitamin C have a role in the treatment of cancer? The answer may be yes. Although...
Myofascial Massage may Help with Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Study participants who received myofascial massage had a significant decrease in pain levels as well as a significant increase in mobility and a feeling of better general health and overall quality of life when compared to the...
Greater Consumption of Organic Food Linked to Reduced Risk of Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this population-based cohort study of 68,946 participating French adults, a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a 34.3 % reduced risk of breast cancers, 13.4% prostate cancers, 7.4%...
Mobile Phone Use and Brain and Heart Tumor Incidence in Rats
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results of the Ramazzini Institute found a significant increase of heart Schwannomas and a non-significant increase of brain tumors in Sprague-Dawley rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation. The international Agency for Research on...
Results of Extra-Pleural Pneumonectomy in Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows that extra-pleural pneumonectomy does not increase survival and quality of life for mesothelioma patients and may actually do more harm than good. This study was done to evaluate the effects of extra-pleural pneumonectomy (EPP)...
The Connection Between Breast Cancer, Obesity, Stress and Alcohol Consumption
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This case-controlled study found a strong correlation between alcohol, obesity and stress, and no correlation between stress and breast cancer; however, a 25% increase in breast cancer was found in obese women between 31 and 40 years of...
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