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Newsbites: Antimicrobial resistance; multivitamins and cancer; supplements for losing body fat; vitamin D and COVID-19

Jul 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Diet May Impact Antimicrobial Resistance Antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but resistance to these drugs in on the rise. Antimicrobial resistance is considered likely to be a major cause of death worldwide in the coming decades. Humans can carry antibiotic resistance in our microbiome (the bacteria and other organisms … Read More

Caring for Skin in Summer and All Seasons

Jul 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

The message is well-known: Too much sun can cause skin cancer. Overexposure to sun also increases risk of eye damage, sunburn, and premature skin aging. On the flip side, we need some sun exposure for good health. Sunlight triggers the production of vitamin D in the body, which is why … Read More

Frontline: Green foods; Slowing Parkinson’s Disease; Reduce lung cancer deaths

Jun 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Eating More Green Foods May Help Protect Your Brain Age-related brain atrophy can be slowed with a “green” Mediterranean diet, according to a study published Jan. 11, 2022 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The researchers divided 284 participants into three groups that followed a healthy diet, a Mediterranean … Read More

Life with Metastatic Cancer

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

[caption id="attachment_141565" align="alignleft" width="228"] © FatCamera | Getty ImagesTreatment should focus on providing the best quality of life for as long as possible.[/caption] Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but hearing “metastatic cancer” is even more alarming. Cancer that has metastasized means the disease has spread beyond its original … Read More

Research Roundup: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

• Cancer Risk and Artificial Sweeteners. Higher intake of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame and acesulfame-potassium, had a 13 percent higher risk of overall cancer over eight years than people who did not consume artificial sweeteners, researchers in France say. The study of 108,000 participants showed that higher amounts of aspartame … Read More

EN on Foods

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

The Folklore. A summer favorite, zucchini is pleasantly prolific this season. Fortunately for us all, zucchini’s versatility—it’s as tasty [caption id="attachment_141545" align="alignright" width="300"] © fcafotodigital | Getty ImagesRaw or cooked, enjoy zucchinis today![/caption] in savory sautéed, grilled, stuffed, or “zoodled” recipes as in baked goods—keeps step with high yields. Commonly … Read More

What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. and around the globe. Worldwide, there are nearly a million new cases diagnosed every year. In honor of National Men’s Health Month, let’s take a closer look at how diet and lifestyle choices may help reduce risk … Read More

Early Detection of Melanoma Boosts Survival Rates

Apr 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast or colon cancer, but if you have the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, it can be fatal if it’s not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. A dermatologist can perform a thorough screening of your skin, and (obviously) has … Read More

Increased Screening a Factor in Lower Lung Cancer Death Rate

Apr 20, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

More than 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. While medical and surgical advances have made the disease more treatable than it was in the past, it remains a leading cause of cancer death due to the fact it frequently is diagnosed at a late stage. “This is … Read More

Watch for Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer and Know Your Risk

Mar 23, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Ovarian cancer is not the type of cancer that most frequently affects women, but it does have one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers. One reason for this is that ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has reached an advanced stage, when the cancer has metastasized (spread) … Read More

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