Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides basic information and statistics about some of the most common cancers in the United States. 1. Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer risk factors include smoking, genetic mutations, and exposure to certain chemicals. 2. Breast Cancer Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. Talk […]
* Get your kids vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV) You can lower your children’s risk of getting cancer later in life by getting them vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV) and helping them make healthy choices. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. It can cause cervical and other […]
A study has revealed a link between exposure to glyphosate (weed killing product) and increased risk of cancer. Exposure to this increases the risk of cancer by 41%. Source: Guardian http://bit.ly/2SSaUeO
A new study has found that the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), a novel whole-food based dietary approach, combined with Modulen IBD, a Nestlé Health Science nutritional supplement for partial enteral nutrition, is effective for the management of Crohn’s disease. Nestlé Health Science leveraged the results of the study to create ModuLife, a platform to support dietary management […]
Type 2 diabetes is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and the 2019 guidelines stress a diet, exercise and weight control plan as the first line of offense. Strive for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking and swimming, the guidelines say. Then tack on another 75 minutes […]
Three recent studies found that taking a daily low-dose aspirin is, at best, a waste of money for healthy older adults. At worst, it may raise their risk of internal bleeding and early death. “Aspirin should be limited to people at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease and a very low risk of bleeding,” Blumenthal said. Patients […]
Based on new evidence assessing benefits and risks, WHO recommends the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir (DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations, including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. DTG is a drug that is more effective, easier to take and has fewer side effects than alternative drugs that […]
Dementia is a group of diseases and conditions characterized by a reduction in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills that affect a person’s ability to perform daily life activities. They also affect behaviour, feelings and relationships. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Exercising, becoming more physically active and making other lifestyle […]
Researchers from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India, claim that black pepper contains an ingredient which could help fight against obesity. Source: The times Bit,ly/2Fn2u5s
Eating processed meat may increase the risk of breast cancer by a fifth, state researchers from the University of Glasgow in the European Journal of Cancer. Source: The Times Bit.ly/2Fn2u5s
