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Persons Tested for HIV --- United States, 2006
Aug 7, 2008 - 1:29:23 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Preventative effect of soy against breast cancer varies
A Japanese
study led by Suzuki T and colleagues Aichi Cancer Center Research Institute in
Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan from suggests that the preventative effect of soybean
products against breast cancer depends on the receptor status.
Aug 7, 2008 - 8:32:04 AM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
High doses of vitamin C injections slow tumor growth
New research
led by US scientists from the national Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that
vitamin C can be a potent anticancer drug against at least some types of cancer.
Aug 7, 2008 - 8:28:37 AM
General Health
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Other News
Breast cancer risk could be higher among attractive women
To reduce
breast cancer, women would better control their level of female sexual hormone
from their early childhood through menopause.
Mammogram or MRI screening should not be the first line prevention
measure because they do not prevent cancer in the first place.
Aug 7, 2008 - 8:26:52 AM
General Health
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Diseases
Why should 75-year-old men avoid prostate cancer screening?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated
its 2002 recommendations to warn doctors and patients that prostate
cancer screening based on testing of prostate-specific antigen or PSA
does more harm than good to men age 75 or older.
Aug 6, 2008 - 9:22:51 AM
General Health
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Other News
'Please kill me,' pleads man accused in beheading murder
The man who
is accused of decapitating and cannibalizing another passenger on board a
Greyhound bus pleaded to the judge in a Canadian courtroom on Tuesday, "Please
kill me".
Aug 6, 2008 - 8:22:09 AM
General Health
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Drug News
Prostate cancer screening harmful for men over 75
U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force on August 5 updated its recommendations to suggest that
doctors should not do screening of prostate cancer in men aged 75 or older because
evidence is sufficient that the
test
would do more harm than good for the elderly in this age group.
Aug 6, 2008 - 5:46:35 AM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Healthy Recipes: Minted Honeydew Cooler
What’s better than a cool, sweet treat on a hot summer day? One that
can be made quickly. This week’s refreshing smoothie recipe can be
whirled together in less than a minute. In addition, one cup of sliced
honeydew provides an excellent source of vitamin C. According to AICR
experts, foods containing vitamin C probably decrease risk for
esophageal cancer.
Aug 5, 2008 - 10:44:12 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Vitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice
High-dose injections of vitamin C,
also known as ascorbate or ascorbic acid, reduced tumor weight and
growth rate by about 50 percent in mouse models of brain, ovarian, and
pancreatic cancers.
Aug 5, 2008 - 8:07:58 AM
Food & Health
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Agri. & Environ.
Exposure to Agent Orange linked to prostate cancer in Vietnam veterans
UC Davis
Cancer Center physicians today released results of research showing
that Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange have greatly
increased risks of prostate cancer and even greater risks of getting
the most aggressive form of the disease as compared to those who were
not exposed.
Aug 5, 2008 - 8:06:19 AM
Food & Health
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Biological Agents
Sesame seed extract and konjac gum may help ward off Salmonella and E. coli
A new study in SCI's
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
shows that konjac gum and sesame seed extract may offer protection
against different strains of E. coli and Salmonella bacteria.
Aug 5, 2008 - 8:04:56 AM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Breast cancer: What you need to know
The
following is a summary of some cancer studies we reported on foodconsumer.org that may give
readers some idea how to prevent breast cancer.
Aug 5, 2008 - 7:54:48 AM
Diet & Health
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General Health
Micronutrients Protect against Arsenic Lesions
Studies in South Asia suggest that antioxidants may mediate many of the dermatologic symptoms associated with exposure to arsenic in drinking water. Nonetheless, the mitigating effects of diet on arsenic-related premalignant skin lesions are largely unknown, particularly in the context of the typical Bangladeshi diet.
Aug 4, 2008 - 8:04:23 AM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
High use of complementary methods found among cancer survivors
A new study from researchers at the
American Cancer Society finds many cancer patients use complementary
and alternative methods, most often prayer, relaxation, supplements,
meditation, and massage.
Aug 4, 2008 - 7:59:40 AM
General Health
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Other News
Actress Christina Applegate is fighting breast cancer
Actress
Christina Applegate best known for playing Kelly Bundy on TV comedy
"Married with Children" is fighting breast cancer, her spokeswoman
said on Saturday.
Aug 3, 2008 - 9:53:54 AM
General Health
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Lifestyle
Trends in HIV-related risk behaviors among high school students
Persons who engage in unprotected sexual intercourse or use injection drugs are at increased risk for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Aug 3, 2008 - 9:19:25 AM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Sodium raises gastric cancer risk, vitamin E reduces it
Published in
Annals of oncology 2008 Jul 31, a study suggests that high intake of vitamin E
and selected carotenoids may reduce risk of gastric cancer while high or even
moderate intake of sodium may boost the risk.
Aug 2, 2008 - 9:48:38 PM
General Health
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Diseases
High birth weight for babies means high risk for mothers
Published in
Leukemia research 2008 Nov;32(11):1709-14, a study found women who had a baby
with birth weight equal to or more than 4.5 kilograms were three times more
likely to have leukemia.
Aug 2, 2008 - 7:56:26 PM
General Health
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Drug News
Vaccine kills 12 babies last year in Argentina
At least 12 babies died last
year after entering a clinical study in Argentina to test the
effectiveness of a vaccine against pneumonia, tradingmarkets.com cited
a local newspaper as reporting Thursday.
Aug 2, 2008 - 5:44:31 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
12 fruits and vegetables you don’t have to buy organic
The 12 safest conventional fruits and vegetables include broccoli, eggplant,
cabbage, banana, kiwi, asparagus, sweet peas (frozen), mango, pineapple, sweet
corn (frozen) avocado and onion.
Aug 2, 2008 - 5:21:10 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
Dump the Dumbbells?
The benefit of regular
exercise and strength training is more than just being able to wear a
smaller sized pair of pants. AICR's second expert report found
convincing evidence that physical activity protects against cancer as
well as weight gain, helping to prevent those cancers whose risk is
raised by excess body fat.
Aug 2, 2008 - 3:04:33 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
How to Stay Healthfully Hydrated
With swimsuit season in full
effect and sports and energy drinks touting better athletic performance
or healthful benefits, it’s easy to get confused about what you need
for your best workout. Here are a few of the most common questions
about how to stay hydrated and fit all summer long.
Aug 2, 2008 - 3:02:53 PM
Diet & Health
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Body Weight
Walk Your Way to Fitness with a Pedometer
If you have a busy schedule,
it’s easy to overlook the benefits of daily physical activity. Yet
getting some daily exercise not only helps you feel and look better, it
has many valuable health benefits.
Aug 2, 2008 - 3:01:48 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
Making Sense of Yogurt Choices
As
you approach the yogurt section at your local grocery store, it’s not unusual
to see dazed shoppers staring in confusion at shelves filled with seemingly
endless options.
Aug 2, 2008 - 2:59:26 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
Beat the Summer Heat without Red Meat
As the temperature rises,
Americans fire up their grills for the ever-popular summertime backyard
barbecue. The prospect of higher consumption of red meat and processed
meat during cookout season and recently published landmark AICR report
on diet and cancer prevention concludes that diets high in red meat and
especially processed meats (such as hot dogs) are now a convincing
cause of colorectal cancer.
Aug 2, 2008 - 2:58:08 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
Cool and Healthy Summer Meal Planning
Higher food prices are
driving many people back home for dinner. Preparing your own meals at
home is a perfect opportunity to put plenty of cancer-fighting
vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans on your plate, but where do
you begin?
Aug 2, 2008 - 2:56:19 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
How does it affect your risk of esophageal cancer?
Heartburn
is just another word for acid reflux. It refers to a burning sensation
in the chest or throat when stomach acid comes up into the esophagus,
the tube that carries food to the stomach
Aug 2, 2008 - 2:55:11 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Busting Cancer Myths: Acidic Foods and Cancer Risks
The Facts: The
unsubstantiated theory is based on lab studies that suggest cancer
cells thrive in an acidic (low pH) environment, but cannot survive in
alkaline (high pH) surroundings. While these findings are accurate,
they apply only to cells in an isolated lab setting. Altering the cell
environment of the human body to create a less-acidic,
less-cancer-friendly environment is virtually impossible.
Aug 2, 2008 - 2:53:34 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Blowing Out the Fuse: How Our Bodies Stop Cancer Before It Starts
A lot of things can
potentially spark the cancer process – cigarette smoke, alcohol,
certain viruses and bacteria, UV radiation and even substances found in
the food we eat.
Aug 2, 2008 - 2:51:48 PM
Diet & Health
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General Health
Use a healthy diet to prevent Alzheimer's disease
Some dietary habits may help people prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Aug 2, 2008 - 2:19:54 PM
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