Recently added articles from Nutrition Health Review:
Nutrition, genes, and cancer prevention: an interview with Tim Radak, Dr.P.H., R.D.(Interview)
Jun 22, 2006 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: How long have scientists known about the link between nutrition and ovarian, breast, and prostate cancers? A: For many decades, the role of diet began to receive attention in the early 20th century, when food-coloring dyes were found to be ...
Large-scale survey of cancer gene mutations.
Jun 22, 2006 ... A Study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard University provided the first demonstration of a practical method of screening rumors for cancer-related gene abnormalities. The results constitute an important step toward the era of personalized medicine, in which ...
Tests miss genetic abnormalities in high risk families for cancer.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle wanted to see how many genetic abnormalities were missed by commercial genetic testing in families that were at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. They looked at 300 relatives within families in the United States that included ...
Genes set scene for metastasis.
Jun 22, 2006 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Metastasis (spreading of cancer) is the cause of 90 percent of deaths from cancer, yet little is know about its underlying mechanisms. Biologists at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York identified a set of genes expressed in human breast ...
Exercising after having a mastectomy.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Exercise can help patients regain function and range of motion and increase quality of life after mastectomy (breast removal). Carrie Myers Smith, President of Women in Wellness, has some suggestions for patients recovering from the operation: 1. Know when it is safe to ...
Hidden prostate cancer detected.(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006 ... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, after lung cancer, and the seventh leading cause of death overall for American men. The incidence of prostate cancer ...
Quality of life varies after prostate cancer therapy.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Quality of life should be weighed carefully when prostate cancer patients are considering treatment options. With treatment, it is not enough just to be a survivor, particularly with prostate cancer. Different therapies can have dissimilar effects on various aspects of everyday living. ...
Exercise may increase ovarian cancer risk.
Jun 22, 2006 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Exercise has been shown to protect against several cancers, for instance, bowel and breast cancers and possibly endometrial and prostate cancers. Previous research on ovarian cancer has had mixed results. Obesity, especially around the waistline, can ...
Western diet tied to increased risk of breast cancer.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Dietary factors may be related to breast cancer risk, which might be related to greater estrogen production from adipose (fatty) tissue and to eating fatty foods that increase circulating estrogens. In contrast, high-fiber foods tend to interrupt the circulation of estrogens and encourage ...
Poorer prognosis for obese patients with breast cancer.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Women with breast cancer have more aggressive disease and lower survival rates if they are overweight or obese. Massimo Cristofanilli, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, ...
Hormone replacement therapy and ovarian cancer.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Since the early 1990's, doctors have prescribed synthetic hormones to older women in order to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness. These symptoms occur as the body adjusts to decreased levels of estrogen ....
Role of hormones in cancer recurrence.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Few studies have looked at the link between sex hormones in the blood and cancer recurrence. Cheryl L. Rock, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California in San Diego, reported that women whose breast cancer came back after ...
Hormonal dietary supplements and progression of prostate cancer.
Jun 22, 2006 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With many people looking to herbal and hormonal dietary supplements to prevent aging and to help resolve health problems, more research is needed to ascertain the safety and efficacy of these products. Researchers at the University of Texas ...
Genes and female fertility.(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas have found nearly 350 genes that are related to fertility in women. Diego Castrillon, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pathology, suspected genetic links in many cases. ...
Seasonal changes in ovarian function.(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006 ... Depending on adverse events in the environment, women can gain optimal fitness if reproductive function is temporarily suppressed. Considering that the reproduction for a human female is quite strenuous, ovarian function is probably dependent on various factors that influence metabolism ...
Risk factors for male breast cancer.
Jun 22, 2006 ... Male breast cancer is a rare disease, accounting for less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases. Because of the low incidence of this disease, its cause and pathogenesis are not completely understood. Men are not routinely screened for the disease and usually do not think about the ...
Squash ragu.(Recipes for the Vegan and Vegetarian)(Recipe)(Reprint)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006 ... <Pre> Squash Ragu 4 cups cooked butternut squash or yams 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup dried coconut 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried chili pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste (4 servings) Cut squash into 1-inch cubes ....
Fruity wild rice.(Recipes for the Vegan and Vegetarian)(Recipe)(Reprint)(Table)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006 ... <Pre> Fruity Wild Rice 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed 3 cups filtered water 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 celery stalk, diagonally sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced on diagonal 4 dried apricots, chopped finely (4 servings) In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add ...
Organic Essential Eating Sprouted Flours[R] are milled by a modern system that uses lower temperatures in order to produce a less processed, safe, nutritious flour.(New Products of Interest)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006 ... Organic Essential Eating Sprouted Flours[R] are milled by a modern system that uses lower temperatures in order to produce a less processed, safe, nutritious flour. Many people with wheat and gluten sensitivities can consume sprouted spelt flour. Sprouted flour can be substituted for ...
SweetLeaf Steviaplus[R] is the only all-natural zero-calorie, zero-carbohydrate, zero-glycemic index supplement.(New Products of Interest)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006 ... SweetLeaf Steviaplus[R] is the only all-natural zero-calorie, zerocarbohydrate, zero-glycemic index supplement. Inulin fiber functions as a beneficial filler, unlike high-glycemic fillers such as dextrose and maltodextrin. Inulin fiber is soluble; it nourishes the friendly bacteria in the ...