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Tag Archives: preventing cancer
Coffee reduces risk of cancer in women
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that “drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee may protect against endometrial cancer.”
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged cancer prevention, coffee, endometrial cancer, preventing cancer
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CDC recommends boys be vaccinated against HPV
Coverage of the decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to expand its recommendation for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine (Gardasil) to boys and young men aged 11-21 was widespread, appearing … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged Gardasil, HPV, HPV vaccine, preventing cancer
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Healthy living really does postpone mortality
A major study is reporting that people who practiced four low-risk behaviors are 63% less likely to die (during the stydy period) than those who kept none of those practices. The researchers found that ALL four of these low-risk behaviors were … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Health, Heart Health
Tagged healthy lifestyle, increasing life span, life span, preventing cancer, preventing early death, preventing heart disease, tobacco
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Long-term sedentary jobs linked to cancer risk
According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, sedentary behaviors, particularly those that require minimal energy expenditure, may increase the risk of developing chronic diseases including colon cancer and heart disease.
Posted in Cancer
Tagged colon cancer, preventing cancer, rectal cancer, sedentary behavior
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Vitamin D Insufficiency: Is there enough evidence for clinical recommendations?
Readers of this blog over the last year, have seen many of my posts on the plethora of studies and recommendations about vitamin D. Now there’s some new data I think you’ll be interested in.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged breast cancer, calcium, colon cancer, preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing falls, preventing fractures, preventing heart disease, preventing osteoporosis, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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Three lifestyle changes significantly reduce cancer rates
In two previous blogs (“Thirty percent of breast cancers could be prevented by lifestyle changes” and “Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds“) I’ve discussed the association between cancer risk and lifestyle choices.
Posted in Cancer, General Health
Tagged 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People, alcohol, breast cancer prevention, Cancer, cancer prevention, exercise, healthy diet, preventing cancer
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Surgeon general issues new tobacco warnings
Congrats to the new Surgeon General, for taking an even stronger stand on tobacco in her recent report, “How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease.: The Los Angeles Times and Orlando Sentinel write that the report has found that “ANY exposure” to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged cancer prevention, preventing cancer, smoking, tobacco, tobacco abuse, tobacco products
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My Take on the new Vitamin D and Calcium Recommendations
You’re likely hearing a fair bit of controversy over the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) new recommendations (RDA) for vitamin D and calcium. I first reported on this in my blog, “Institute of Medicine says megadoses of vitamin D, calcium unnecessary.” … Continue reading
Institute of Medicine says megadoses of vitamin D, calcium unnecessary
In a front-page article, the New York Times says, “The very high levels of vitamin D and calcium that are often recommended by doctors and testing laboratories – and can be achieved only by taking supplements – are unnecessary and … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged calcium, preventing cancer, preventing osteoporosis, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements, vitamin D toxicity
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Most Doctors Don’t Follow Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
Most doctors (81 percent) fall short when it comes to comparing what they do for colon cancer screening with what they should be doing. And, we docs fall off both sides of the balance beam, either ordering tests too frequently or … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Health
Tagged colon cancer, colon cancer prevention, colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, preventing cancer, preventing diabetes
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The Formula for Good Health = 0, 5, 10, 30, 150
An easy-to-remember formula for good health (0, 5, 10, 30, 150) is proposed in a wonderful editorial in American Family Physician titled “Preventive Health: Time for Change.” The author suggests this formula to physicians to “help patients achieve healthy lifestyle … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged beta-blocker, cancer prevention, diabetes prevention, health promotion, healthy lifestyle, heart attack prevention, preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, preventing heart attack, preventing heart disease, prevention, preventive medicine, statin, statins, stroke prevention
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Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
There’s been a lot of debate about mammograms for breast cancer screening, but an even more important health promotion exercise would be for women to everything they can to prevent breast cancer. And now experts are reporting that women can … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, avoid weight gain, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, exercise, overweight, preventing cancer, weight loss
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How Much Sunlight Is Equivalent to Vitamin D Supplementation?
Readers of this blog are well aware than many (if not most) Americans have insufficient to deficient levels of vitamin D. Other than prescribing oral vitamin D or vitamin D-containing foods, we doctors were left with prescribing a little sunshine. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Mental Health
Tagged preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing falls, preventing heart attack, preventing heart disease, preventing osteoporosis, preventing the flu, skin cancer, sunlight, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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Fish oil may help lower risk of certain types of breast cancer
CNN/Health.com reported, “Millions of Americans already take fish oil to keep their hearts healthy and to treat ailments ranging from arthritis to depression.” Now a new study appearing in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that fish oil “supplements may … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, cancer prevention, fish oil, preventing cancer
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Protects Against Polyps
Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown effective in treating high levels of triglycerides and in preventing primary and secondary cardiovascular disease. Now comes a new study showing that the fatty acid found in fish oil (EPA) has shown promise … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health
Tagged cancer prevention, colon cancer prevention, colon poly, EPA, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, preventing cancer
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In Lab Tests Vitamin D Shrinks Breast Cancer Cells
I’ve posted a number of blogs about the fact that vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency (low levels of serum vitamin D) is associated with a number of types of cancer, as well as diabetes and asthma, but now new research also … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health
Tagged breast cancer, Cancer, preventing cancer, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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Study suggests 70 percent of children, young adults do not get enough vitamin D
USA Today reports that “seven out of 10 children and young adults don’t get enough vitamin D, which could increase their risk for bone and heart problems,” according to a study published online in the journal Pediatrics. Is your child … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, preventing heart disease, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements
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