Experts are discovering that obesity can begin even before children enter elementary school. A recent study found that bottle feeding can actually contribute to obesity in children. According to the study “the prevalence of obesity at 5.5 years was 22.9% in children who at 24 months were using a bottle and was 16.1% in...
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Bottle Feeding May Contribute to Obesity
FDA Warns of Possible Rare Breast Cancer From Breast Implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that “although ALCL (Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma) is extremely rare, the FDA believes that women with breast implants may have a very small but increased risk of developing this disease in the scar capsule adjacent to the implant.” ALCL is a non-Hodgkins form...
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Many Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet
There are many good health reasons to eat a vegetarian diet or at least one rich in fruit and vegetables. A recent review of the scientific literature found that “a large body of evidence suggests that vegetarian and plant-based diets provide exceptional health benefits, including a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and...
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Alcohol Attributed to Most Cancers
A European study found that “an important proportion of cases of cancer can be attributable to alcohol consumption, especially consumption higher than the recommended upper limits.” The “upper limits” were defined as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. Read Entire Study
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Alcohol Also Associated with Pancreatic Cancer
A new study found “evidence that alcohol consumption, specifically liquor consumption of 3 or more drinks per day, increases pancreatic cancer mortality independent of smoking.” A similar study found that drinking only two or more soft drinks a week increased the risk of pancreatic cancer by 87%. Pancreatic cancer is only 30% after 3...
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Milk Reduces Colorectal Cancer for Children
Drinking milk has long-term health benefits for young people. A new study found that children who drink milk regularly reduced their risk of colorectal cancer. This is another finding that helps us better understand our children’s nutritional needs and the effects proper nutrition has on their future health. Read the Entire Paper
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Exercise Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer
There are many ways to prevent colon cancer and one of them involved leading less of a sedentary life. A new study found that “physical activity can have an important role in colon cancer prevention.” The results of the study found a 16% reduction in risk overall for those who are regularly involved in...
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Sunscreen Can Dramatically Reduce Skin Cancer
When going out in the sun, make sure to always protect your skin. Protecting your skin can save you from skin maladies that may put your overall health at risk. “Melanoma may be preventable by regular sunscreen use in adults,” according to a recent study. Australian researchers also found that “the reduction in invasive...
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Hysterectomies Cause Kidney Cancer?
Hysterectomy is the most common gynecologic surgery for women. This study found that “hysterectomy for benign indications was significantly associated with renal cell carcinoma.” This was especially true for women undergoing the surgery at a young age. Read Abstract
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Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Colorectal Cancer by 23%
A healthy lifestyle includes physical activity, a normal waist circumference, not smoking, low alcohol intake and a proper diet. This study found that if all participants followed this prescription for health, “23% of the colorectal cancer cases might have been prevented.” This is in addition to the other obvious health benefits this lifestyle would...
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