Tag: diet and cancer risk
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Can an Alkaline Diet Really Prevent Cancer? What It Can and Can’t Do
Introduction: The Alkaline Diet and Its Cancer Claims The term “alkaline diet” often sparks questions about cancer prevention. Proponents argue that choosing fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes while limiting red meat and processed foods can create a more alkaline body environment that wards off cancer. Critics and scientists, however, emphasize that the body tightly regulates…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Women, New Study Finds
What the Study Found A recent clinical investigation has drawn a troubling connection between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colon cancer in women. The study found that women who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods faced about a 45% higher risk of developing colon cancer compared with those who ate fewer ultra-processed items.…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Precancerous Polyps in Women Under 50
Key finding: ultra-processed foods may raise precancerous polyp risk A new study published in JAMA Oncology suggests that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods could be linked to an increased risk of precancerous colorectal growths, particularly among women under 50. The research analyzed dietary patterns and colonoscopy results from a large group of participants to explore…