Anticancer Articles & Research
22 Pesticides Show Direct Association with Prostate Cancer
A study published in the journal Cancer found that 22 pesticides showed consistent, direct associations with incidence of prostate cancer.
Evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals
In a study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, researchers found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals.
Fear of cancer recurrence common among adult survivors of childhood cancer
A study published in JAMA Network Open surveying 229 North American adults who survived childhood cancer found that one-third of survivors reported experiencing elevated fear that their primary cancer…
Calorie restriction is not effective for weight loss
A study published in Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiac Diseases that reviewed studies on weight loss highlighted these conclusions: * Normal Weight and Overweight Obesity are prevalent.
Study: 57% of Americans eat a pro-inflammatory diet
A study published in Public Health Nutrition found that overall, 57 % of the American adults reported 24-hour dietary intakes associated with inflammation.
Cancer risk: Are pesticides the new smoking?
In an article printed in Medscape, Dr. Dounia Hamdi states that “….
Possible Breast Cancer Carcinogens Widespread in Food Packaging
In an article published in Frontiers in Toxicology, researchers found that 76 potential mammary carcinogens have been detected to migrate from FCMs (food contact materials) sold in markets across the …
Excess Body Weight and the Risk of Second Primary Cancers Among Cancer Survivors
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that excess body weight increases the risk of second cancers among cancer survivors.
Evidence for widespread human exposure to harmful food contact chemicals
A study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology found that out of the 14,000 known FCCs, or food contact chemicals, 3601 (or about 25%) have been found present i…
Exercise prior to breast cancer diagnosis significantly reduces risk of recurrence
Exercise habits prior to breast cancer diagnosis significantly affected the risk of recurrence in premenopausal women with certain tumor types in a large prospective cohort study.
Microplastics found in brains and many other organs
From The Guardian, August 22, 2024 Microplastics are infiltrating brain tissue, studies show: ‘There’s nowhere left untouched’ Twenty-four brain samples collected in early 2024 measured on avera…
Diet revealed as a main risk factor for colon cancer in younger adults
A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially those associated with red and processed meat.
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