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Nocturnal Workers Fare Poorly

Nocturnal Workers Fare Poorly

A British study came out on April 12, 2018 showing that nocturnal workers fare poorly. Researchers followed almost half a million adults in the UK for 6-½ years. In the beginning of the study the participants were asked whether they were “definite evening types” or “definite morning t
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Fiber Intake Improves Survival Rates Of Colorectal Cancer

Fiber Intake Improves Survival Rates Of Colorectal Cancer

A new study showed that fiber intake improves survival rates of colorectal cancer. JAMA Oncology published it on Jan. 18, 2018 online. 121,000 people were part of the study. First of all, this group consisted of males from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. In addition there we
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Prevent Colon Cancer

Prevent Colon Cancer

An online publication on Jan. 10, 2018 says you can prevent colon cancer with broccoli yoghurt. This may sound like an unusual combination, but experiments by Professor Matthew Chang and Dr. Chun-Loong Ho from Singapore University were very clear in showing the following facts: A harm
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Modified Polio Vaccine May Help Cure Cancer

Modified Polio Vaccine May Help Cure Cancer

A September 2017 article in Medical News Today reported that modified polio vaccine might help cure cancer. The two key investigators were Dr. Matthias Gromeier and Prof. Smita Nair from Duke University. Dr. Gromeier is a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Nair is an imm
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The Importance Of Fiber

The Importance Of Fiber

We all heard about the importance of fiber. Fiber prevents colon cancer and lowers LDL cholesterol in the blood, which prevents heart attacks. But what is the evidence that fiber really is beneficial to our health? The following publication is reviewing what health benefits fiber has
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Oral HPV Infections Are More Frequent In Males

Oral HPV Infections Are More Frequent In Males

A recent study of Oct. 17, 2017 showed that oral HPV infections are more frequent in males. Human papilloma virus (HPV) has been in the news for some time. But this newest study may explain why oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is disproportionately high among men. The pur
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Cancer Can Be Random

Cancer Can Be Random

A new publication claims that cancer can be random. They found that 66% of all cancers occur spontaneously as mistakes in the DNA when cells are dividing . The Hopkins researchers found further that 29% of cancers are due to environmental factors and 5% occur due to genetic dispositio
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Brain Changes Even With Moderate Alcohol Consumption

Brain Changes Even With Moderate Alcohol Consumption

New research has shown that there are brain changes even with moderate alcohol consumption. This article is based on a new study dated June 2017 from England. It has shown that there are brain changes even with moderate alcohol consumption. Specifically, it is the hippocampus that atr
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French Fries Are Linked To A Shorter Lifespan

French Fries Are Linked To A Shorter Lifespan

A new study discussed on CNN showed that eating French fries are linked to a shorter lifespan. This article was based on a multinational scientific study released in April 2017. The study showing that French fries are linked to a shorter lifespan 4440 participants were enrolled in it
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Vitamin C Intravenously For Cancer Treatments

Vitamin C Intravenously For Cancer Treatments

New research shows that vitamin C intravenously for cancer treatments amplifies the effects of conventional cancer therapies, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. While oral vitamin C levels give only shallow vitamin C blood levels, intravenous blood vitamin C levels can reach levels
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