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For many years, experts have debated the value of prostate cancer screening. A recent analysis of data from two major trials involving prostate-specific antigen testing revealed that early tumor detection lowers a man’s risk of prostate cancer death by 25% to 32%. The American Cancer Society’s Dr. Otis Brawley reports that the review provides some…
Read MoreIn a recent study, researchers split 84 patients with mechanical back pain into two treatment groups: usual back pain care and usual back pain care plus exercises and mobilization treatment focused on improving hip function. Following two weeks of care, the patients in the back plus hip treatment group reported greater improvements in pain, disability,…
Read MoreAerobic fitness appears to substantially lower the risk of breast cancer. In a new animal study, researchers observed that rats with low natural fitness were about four times more likely to develop breast cancer than rats with high fitness levels. Furthermore, less-fit rats developed the disease earlier than the highly fit rats, and once the…
Read MoreInvestigators looked at 99 studies that included data on 29 million adults from all over the world and found that eating three servings of whole grains daily can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 17%. American Institute for Cancer Research, September 2017
Read MoreA large-scale study involving more than two-million siblings suggests that taller people have a greater risk for developing blood clots. Specifically, men shorter than 5 foot 3 inches (1.62 m) appear to have a 65% lower risk of blood clot than men 6 foot 2 inches (1.89 m) or taller. Among women, those shorter than…
Read MoreIn this experiment, participants consumed what they believed to be either a two-egg or four-egg omelet on separate mornings; however, they were actually fed a three-egg omelet on both days. Interestingly, when participants ate what they believed to be the smaller omelet, they felt hungrier and consumed more calories throughout the day than on the…
Read MoreThe United States Department of Health & Human Services offers these suggestions in hopes of thwarting food-borne illness: wash hands and surfaces often; use a meat thermometer to ensure that foods are cooked at the correct temperature; and don’t leave food at room temperature for more than two hours. Health & Human Services, September 2017
Read MoreSurveys completed by 5,568 elderly men indicate that 67% experienced back pain during the past year, 25% fell at least once, and 11% had recurrent falls. Further analysis showed that participants with back pain had at least a 20% increased risk for falling, with an even higher risk for those with greater back pain severity…
Read MoreA recent report confirms there is strong scientific evidence for moderate exercise during pregnancy and that it is safe and beneficial for both mother and child. In the report, investigators observed the following benefits associated with moderate exercise during pregnancy: the prevention of excessive weight gain; a lower risk of fetal macrosomia; and a lower…
Read MoreA review of data concerning 45,058 Swedish men suggests that current and former smokers who consume more than 36 grams of fiber per day have a 38-46% reduced risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when compared with current/former smokers who consume less than 23 grams of fiber each day. Epidemiology, September 2017
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