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The Anxiety–Gut Connection: How Stress, Food, and the Nervous System Shape Mental Health
Stress isn’t just something you feel—it’s a biological process that affects your brain, gut, hormones, and metabolism.
New Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Both Recycled and Virgin PET Plastics
A new peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts has raised important questions about the safety of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) — the plastic used in most d…
An Afternoon with Jon Kabat-Zinn: Guided Meditation, Talk, and Q&A
Join Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), for a two-hour, fully experiential session designed for anyone seeking steadiness and clarity in daily life—patients, survi…
Lower risk for vegetarians for certain cancers
A large study indicated a lower risk in vegetarians for all cancers combined, as well as for medium-frequency cancers as a group.
Colorectal Cancer: Reducing Your Risk with Diet and Lifestyle
Join UCSF oncologists Dr. Chloe Atreya and Dr.
Plant-Heavy Diets’ Link to Reduced Cancer Risk Strengthened
People who ate a primarily vegetarian diet had a reduced risk for overall cancer and for several specific cancers compared with people who were nonvegetarian, according to a study.
Chemicals & Breast Cancer Risk: What’s Hiding in Your Products
It can feel overwhelming to think about all the chemicals we’re exposed to every day, but the good news is that there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.
Cancer cells can siphon off energy from fat cells
From Dr.
10,000 Daily Step Count Goal Debunked by Huge Study–Sweet Spot is 5,000-7,000 steps
Key Takeaways A meta-analysis pooled data on dose-response associations between daily steps and a broad range of health outcomes.
Exposure to Cooking Fumes Linked to Increased Risk for Lung Cancer in Never Smokers
A systematic review found that higher lifetime exposure to cooking oil fumes was associated with an increased risk for lung cancer in never-smoking women in high-income countries.
Endocrine-disrupting chemical found in one-third of Indian clothing products
A new report has found the cancer-linked endocrine disruptor, nonylphenol (NP), in one-third of tested Indian clothing products at levels exceeding European Union (EU) safety standards.
Growing Evidence Suggests Plant-Based Diets Reduce Cancer Risk
From Medscape, January 16, 2025 When it comes to naming the dietary patterns offering the most protection against cancer, plant-based diets emerge as the winner for reducing the risk for several cance…
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