Asbestos Exposure and Smoking Together Increase Lung Cancer Risk more than Separately
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer in smokers by 700% compared to a 70% risk of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Study Examines Smoking’s Effect on Different Types of Lung Cancer Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Smoking more than 30 cigarettes daily increased the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 62.7% in women and 53.4% in men while small cell carcinoma risk was increased by 16.8% in women and 103.5% in men. Also when a multivitamin was taken daily, lung cancer risk was reduced by 43%.
Study Offers Ways to Minimize Cell Damage from Cooked Foods
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study discusses food preparation methods that protect against cell damage due to AGE’s (advanced glycation end products).
Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Health Update
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. This study is an updated comprehensive analysis of cigarette smoking and its association with cardiovascular disease.
Effects of Soy on Bone Retention
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that although mixed soy isoflavones may not be as potent as bisphosphonates in preventing loss of bone calcium in post-menopausal women they are effective in protecting bone health.
Coffee and Tea Consumption Influence Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Drinking more than 3 cups of tea daily decreased the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 61% while drinking more than 4 cups of decaffeinated coffee increased the risk by 63%.
New Discovery of Natural Compounds to Combat Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers are looking to natural compounds to reduce cancer.
Aspirin in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Aspirin protects against malignant mesothelioma by inhibiting the carcinogenic effects of the inflammatory molecule High Motility Group Box1 (HMGB1).
Royal Jelly Bestows Insulin Benefits to Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.In a study of 46 patients, those who supplemented with Royal Jelly for 8 weeks had a significant 25% decrease in a measure of insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) compared to a 21.7% increase in the placebo group.
Grapeseed Extract shows Promise in Prevention of Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Grapeseed extract may be a potential anti-cancer agent.
