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3 Diseases Whole Grains May Help Prevent

Consume Whole Grains to Help Prevent Disease Consume Whole Grains to Help Prevent Disease

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the consumption of 3 to 5 servings of whole grains for adults and 2 to 3 servings for children. Unfortunately, a large number of adults and children in the US are consuming too much refined grain flour instead of the recommended amounts of whole grains, thereby missing out on the wide array o...

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Consumption of Sugars, Sugary Foods, and Sugary Beverages in Relation to Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies.

The odds of developing cancer may be stacked against individuals who regularly consumed generous amounts of sugary foods and beverages.

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Consumption of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened soft drinks and risk of obesity-related cancers.

The odds of developing obesity-related cancers may be stacked against individuals who are avid consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages.

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Dr. Carney Maui Interview by Dr. Van Dyken

Linda Carney MD interviewed on Maui by Irminne Van Dyken MD Linda Carney MD interviewed on Maui by Irminne Van Dyken MD

On the last day of Linda Carney MD's trip to Hawaii for the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, Dr. Carney was interviewed by Irminne Van Dyken MD for Dr. Van Dyken's Out of the Doldrums YouTube channel. This interview was conducted in the rain forest of Honolua Bay on the northwest side of the Island of Maui where...

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Association between exclusive pipe smoking and mortality from cancer and other diseases.

Pipe smokers may be much more liable to die from stroke, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancers of the oropharynx, esophagus, larynx, lungs, colon, rectum, and pancreas.

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Marijuana use and increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Marijuana might be a risk factor for cancer of the head and neck.

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Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies.

The probability of developing and dying from cancer and ischemic heart disease is low in vegetarians.

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Cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer incidence in vegetarians: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

Habitual intake of vegetarian diets may be tied to lower risk of cancer and mortality from cardiovascular disease.

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Benefits of Eating Citrus Fruits Daily

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What do oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes and tangerines have in common, besides all being members of the citrus fruit family? These fruits are widely cultivated and consumed all over the world for their pleasant taste and health benefits. They are loaded with minerals, phytochemicals, dietary fiber, and vitamins, particularly vita...

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Smoking and biliary tract cancers in a cohort of US veterans.

​Cigarette smokers may be highly predisposed to develop cancers of the biliary tract.

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Reduce Cancer Risk With Cruciferous Vegetables

Brocolli and Colorful Cauliflower Brocolli and Cauliflower are Delicious Cruciferous Vegetables

When it comes to the health and nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables, the science is clear. The wide array of nutrients found in these vegetables are beneficial in the prevention of various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. Now a new study has added to the (already larg...

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Fruits and Vegetables Lower Chronic Disease Risk

Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Chronic Disease Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Chronic Disease

The US National Center for Health Statistics defined chronic disease, also known as non-communicable disease, as any disease that lasts for 3 months or longer. They comprise a cluster of diseases that include diabetes, cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular disorders. Chronic diseases kill nearly 40 million people every year,...

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