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A new study on mice found that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is associated with a higher colon cancer risk. The study found that consuming the equivalent of 12-ounce beverages sweetened with HFCS was associated with accelerated tumor growth in mice who were predisposed to colon cancer. Senior co-author Dr. Jihye Yun explained that although ...click here to read more

Studies revealing the benefits of coffee are endless, as coffee has been linked to several health improvements including liver function, heart function, and brain function. The latest research findings suggest that compounds found in coffee may help curb prostate cancer risk. Coffee contains over 1,000 non-volatile chemical compounds and over 1,500 volatile ones. These can ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet – a diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low in sugar and processed food – has been linked to the reduction of many different health problems, including reduced heart disease risk and a reduced risk of dementia. A recent review of 13 studies looked at the relationship ...click here to read more

A newly developed urine test may be able to help doctors diagnose prostate sooner and be a non-intrusive option or diagnosis. The new test comes from the Irish Cancer Society. The latest research on the urine test suggests that it has the potential to save 3,500 men annually who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. So ...click here to read more

A new tool has been developed which allows men with prostate cancer to choose their own treatment that could increase survival rates. Only around one-third of prostate cancer patients have a low risk of dying. For some of these patients, surgery or radiotherapy could improve survival rates, but only by a little bit. The new ...click here to read more

Preliminary research suggests that a diet containing whole grains may reduce the risk of liver cancer by 40 percent. Liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC, is projected to become the third most common type of cancer by 2030. The study looked at over 125,000 patients and found that an increase of whole grains is ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that high consumption of tomatoes may reduce the risk of liver cancer. The study was conducted on mice, and it found that tomatoes are rich in an antioxidant that can help reduce fatty liver disease, inflammation, and liver cancer. Professor Xiang-Dong Wang explained, “Consuming whole foods like tomatoes and processed ...click here to read more

Researchers have uncovered a specific gene that can reveal the likelihood of prostate cancer spreading in patients. Researchers suggest that by targeting this gene, they can add years to patients’ lives. The gene is known as NSD2. It was identified through a computer algorithm that was intended to uncover genes relevant to humans that spread ...click here to read more

There are two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions can lead to diarrhea, cramping, and bloating. An estimated three million Americans live with IBD. It is known that IBD patients have a higher risk of cancers in the gastrointestinal tract, but links between IBD and prostate cancer have ...click here to read more

November was last month, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still important to be aware of prostate cancer. Unfortunately, there are plenty of myths surrounding prostate cancer which could have some people believing the wrong information. Here are some common myths about prostate cancer and the actual facts behind them. Facts about Prostate Cancer Prostate ...click here to read more

Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes infected and inflamed causing incredible pain. The good news is that you can live without your appendix. To reduce the risk of complications, doctors will simply remove your appendix. A new study has uncovered that men who have experienced appendicitis prior to the age of 20 may be at ...click here to read more

As March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, our articles are have covered topics such as Colon cancer vs. diverticulitis, the connection between colon cancer and diabetes, colon cancer-fighting foods, and colon cancer prevention foods. Colorectal cancer is a common cancer that is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, affecting people of all ethnicities. ...click here to read more

To build awareness on World Cancer Day 2018, this weekly round-up summarizes articles related to cancer risk, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which has a presence in 160 countries, has named February 4th as a day to educate people about the dangers of cancer. They want ...click here to read more

A recent study published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed medical journal published by The American Cancer Society, found that head and neck cancer patients who exhibit depressive symptoms at the onset of their treatment planning tend to have a potentially higher mortality rate than patients who are able to remain optimistic. The study was conducted by ...click here to read more