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Thursday, April 22, 2010
CEREAL & CANCER
Refined cereals increase the risk of various cancers 30-100%
The consumption of refined cereals increases the risk of gastrointestinal cancers and thyroid cancer 30-100% according to a study from Italy.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
COLORECTAL CANCER
BMI of 23-24.9 increases risk of colorectal cancer by 14% vs those with a BMI of less than 23
A body mass index of 23 to 24.9 is associated with a 14% increase risk in colorectal cancer compared to those with a body mass index of less than 23 according to an analysis a 56 studies.
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COLORECTAL CANCER
BMI of 25-27.4 increases risk of colorectal cancer by 19% vs those with a BMI of less than 23
A body mass index of 25 to 27.4 is associated with a 19% increase risk in colorectal cancer compared to those with a body mass index of less than 23 according to an analysis a 56 studies.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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COLORECTAL CANCER
BMI of 27.5-29.9 increases risk of colorectal cancer by 24% vs those with a BMI of less than 23
A body mass index of 27.5 to 29.9 is associated with a 24% increase risk in colorectal cancer compared to those with a body mass index of less than 23 according to an analysis a 56 studies.
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COLORECTAL CANCER
BMI of 30 or more increases risk of colorectal cancer by 41% vs those with a BMI of less than 23
A body mass index of 30 or more (which is the definition of obese) is associated with a 41% increase risk in colorectal cancer compared to those with a body mass index of less than 23 according to an analysis a 56 studies.
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COLORECTAL CANCER
For every 5 unit increase in BMI, the risk of colorectal cancer increases by 18%
For every 5 unit increase in body mass index (BMI), there is a 18% increased risk of colorectal cancer according to an analysis a 56 studies.
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COLORECTAL CANCER
In Asians, BMI of 23-24.9 increases risk of colorectal cancer by 21% vs a BMI of less than 23
In studies of Asian populations, a body mass index of 23 to 24.9 is associated with a 21% increase risk in colorectal cancer compared to those with a body mass index of less than 23 according to an analysis of 10 studies of Asian populations.
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COLORECTAL CANCER
In premenopausal women, BMI of 23-24.9 increases colorectal cancer risk 54% vs a BMI of less than 23
In premenopausal women, a body mass index of 23 to 24.9 is associated with a 54% increase risk in colorectal cancer compared to those with a body mass index of less than 23 according to an analysis a 56 studies.
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COLON CANCER
Colon cancer in men: Each 5 unit increase in BMI (35 lbs) associated with 26% greater risk
Each 5 unit increase in body mass index (BMI) is associated with a 26% increase in the risk of colon cancer for North American men according to an analysis of 26 studies on North American populations.
Five units of BMI is very roughly 35 pounds for a man of average height, and 30 pounds for a woman of average height.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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RECTAL CANCER
Rectal cancer in men: Each 5 unit increase in BMI (35 lbs) associated with 17% greater risk
Each 5 unit increase in body mass index (BMI) is associated with a 17% increase in the risk of rectal cancer for North American men according to an analysis of 26 studies on North American populations.
Five units of BMI is very roughly 35 pounds for a man of average height, and 30 pounds for a woman of average height.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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COLON CANCER
Colon cancer in women: Each 5 unit increase in BMI (35 lbs) associated with 12% greater risk
Each 5 unit increase in body mass index (BMI) is associated with a 12% increase in the risk of colon cancer for North American women according to an analysis of 26 studies on North American populations.
Five units of BMI is very roughly 30 pounds for a woman of average height, and 35 pounds for a man of average height.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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RECTAL CANCER
Rectal cancer in women: Each 5 unit increase in BMI (35 lbs) associated with 4% greater risk
Each 5 unit increase in body mass index (BMI) is associated with a 4% increase in the risk of rectal cancer for North American women according to an analysis of 26 studies on North American populations.
Five units of BMI is very roughly 30 pounds for a woman of average height, and 35 pounds for a man of average height.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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COLON CANCER
Colon cancer in men: Being obese is associated with 60% greater risk vs BMI less than 23
Being obese, that is having in body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, is associated with a 60% increase in the risk of colon cancer men compared to those with a BMI of less than 23 (lean) according to an analysis of 56 studies.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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RECTAL CANCER
Rectal cancer in men: Being obese is associated with 30% greater risk vs BMI less than 23
Being obese, that is having in body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, is associated with a 30% increase in the risk of rectal cancer men compared to those with a BMI of less than 23 (lean) according to an analysis of 56 studies.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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COLON CANCER
Colon cancer in women: Being obese is associated with 25% greater risk vs BMI less than 23
Being obese, that is having in body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, is associated with a 25% increase in the risk of colon cancer women compared to those with a BMI of less than 23 (lean) according to an analysis of 56 studies.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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RECTAL CANCER
Rectal cancer in women: Being obese is associated with 14% greater risk vs BMI less than 23
Being obese, that is having in body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, is associated with a 14% increase in the risk of rectal cancer women compared to those with a BMI of less than 23 (lean) according to an analysis of 56 studies.
Five units of BMI is very roughly 30 pounds for a woman of average height, and 35 pounds for a man of average height.
A BMI Table can be found here.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
CANCER
70,000 cases of cancer in Europe in 2002, 124,000 cases in 2008 attributed to overweight and obesity
In 2002, out of about 2 million cases of cancer in Europe, 70,000 cases of cancer were attributable to being overweight or obese according to calculations by Andrew Renehan, a cancer expert at the University of Manchester who presented his findings on Thursday, Sept 24th, 2009 to a joint meeting of the European Cancer Organization and the European Society for Medical Oncology in Berlin.
By 2008, the number of cases attributable to being overweight or obese were at least 124,000 according to his Renehan’s calculations.
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CANCER
Obesity responsible for up to 20% of cancer cases in US
Obesity is responsible for up to 20 percent of cancers in the U.S. noted Andrew Renehan, a cancer expert at the University of Manchester who presented his findings on Thursday, Sept 24th, 2009 to a joint meeting of the European Cancer Organization and the European Society for Medical Oncology in Berlin.
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CANCER
Being overweight or obese accounts for up to 8 percent of cancers in Europe
“Being overweight or obese accounts for up to 8 percent of cancers in Europe,” noted Andrew Renehan, a cancer expert at the University of Manchester.
He presented his findings on Thursday, Sept 24th, 2009 to a joint meeting of the European Cancer Organization and the European Society for Medical Oncology in Berlin.
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
BREAST CANCER
Iodine causes weight loss and increases energy, Joan Mathews Larson, PhD
In this video clip, Joan Mathews Larson, PhD notes when she started giving patients an iodine/iodide supplement, patients lost weight, had reductions in appetite, and woke up with more energy.
“They couldn’t be happier,” she notes.
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BREAST CANCER
Iodine protects against breast cancer, Joan Mathews Larson, PhD
Iodine is necessary to make thyroid hormone and protects against breast cancer as noted in this video clip of Joan Mathews Larson, PhD.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
HOMOCYSTEINE
A 5 point increase in homocysteine increases the risk of cancer mortality by 26%
A 5 point increase in homocysteine levels increases the risk of dying from cancer by 26 percent as noted in this speech by Patrick Holford at the 2005 Orthomolecular Conference.
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HOMOCYSTEINE
A 5 point increase in homocysteine increases risk of non-cancer, non-cardiovascular death by 104%
A 5 point increase in homocysteine levels increases the risk of dying from causes other than cancer or cardiovascular disease by 104 percent as noted in this speech by Patrick Holford at the 2005 Orthomolecular Conference.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
GLYCEMIC LOAD
High glycemic index diet increases the risk of endometrial cancer 18 percent
The one-fourth of people eating a diet with the highest glycemic index or highest glycemic load were 26 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer compared to the one-fourth eating a diet with the lowest glycemic load. This according to an analysis of 39 studies.
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
High glycemic index diet increases the risk of colorectal cancer 26 percent
The one-fourth of people eating a diet with the highest glycemic index or highest glycemic load were 26 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer compared to the one-fourth eating a diet with the lowest glycemic load. This according to an analysis of 39 studies.
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