Cancer

Are You At Risk for Esophageal Cancer?

Dec 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Esophageal cancer is among the most deadly forms of the disease, and while research suggests that levels have plateaued among older adults, the highest incidence of this cancer continues to be among those ages 65 and older. Unfortunately, esophageal cancer symptoms often don’t become noticeable until the disease has reached … Read More

Celebrate the Season with Cinnamon

Dec 20, 2022 · · Cancer
The Folklore. Cinnamon drifts in with the season, warming the senses and marking the holiday season with its fragrant, festive flair. One of the oldest spices known, cinnamon has been coveted as a medicine, flavoring, embalming agent, and preservative. So common to households today, it was once quite rare and … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Shark Cartilage

Nov 22, 2022 · · Cancer
Globally, the continued increase of the bone and joint supplement market is attributed to our aging population and related issues. As we age, inflammation and the breakdown of cartilage can contribute to the development of osteoarthritis, pain, and disability in older adults. Over-the-counter supplements, such as chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, and … Read More

To Juice or Not to Juice?

Nov 22, 2022 · · Cancer
Juicing is on the fast track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an explosion of juice bars and celebrity endorsements, satisfying that thirst for greens, super fruits, celery or beetroot juice straight up is the new black. Healthy as these juicy concoctions may seem, there’s a tall order … Read More

News Briefs December 2022

Nov 22, 2022 · · Cancer
Researchers Destroy Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Water Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS for short, are a class of around 12,000 synthetic chemicals that have been used since the 1940s in nonstick cookware, waterproof makeup, shampoos, electronics, food packaging and countless other products. They contain a bond between carbon and fluorine … Read More

Frontline: Type 2 Diabetes; Breast Screenings; Hip Fracture

Sep 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Lifestyle Changes Can Put Type 2 Diabetes Into Partial or Full Remission For people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, following a Mediterranean-style diet (an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and fish, and little or no processed foods, meats, or sweets) and regular physical exercise was associated with … Read More

Fighting Cancer Starts with Screening

Sep 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Most people are more worried about cancer than any other disease, in spite of the fact that cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of death in the United States. However, the fear of a cancer diagnosis often means that people avoid getting the recommended cancer screenings. Lung cancer is a … Read More

More Medication Options for Treating Breast Cancer

Sep 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Over the past 15 years, there’s been a steady decline among women ages 50 and older in deaths from breast cancer—but it’s still the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer Society. (Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer death among women.) Fortunately, … Read More

News Briefs: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Cancer
Postmenopausal Brain Changes Women who have gone through menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities, according to a study published in the June 29, 2022, online issue of Neurology. A biomarker (short for biological marker) is a measurable indicator of a biological state or condition. White matter … Read More

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