How to prevent cancer through diet has always been a topic of concern. A recent study in Japan has shown that Japanese Actinidia arguta (also known as Japanese sarunashi fruit or hardy kiwi) can help prevent lung cancer. A paper published in the journal Genes and Environment on Dec. 9, 2022, showed that isoquercetin (isoQ)…
Cancer-Stricken Elderly Chinese Woman Sentenced Again for Her Faith, Denied Medical Parole
A persecuted Chinese woman arrested again for her faith was denied medical parole after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The police told her family that she doesn’t meet the criteria for parole. Jiang Shumei, 67, from Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, was at her home with Xu Zhenying, 76, on Feb. 26, 2021, when the police…
Esophageal Cancer: One of Least Studied Common Cancers, 5 Ways to Prevent
While esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide, and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths, it is one of the least studied cancers. It sounds counterintuitive. However, there are many reasons why there is a lack of study, including this cancer’s aggressive nature, poor survival rate, and the great differences in how…
Health Alert: One of These Restaurant Meals Equivalent to Chain-Smoking 20 Cigarettes
In 1995, California was the first state to enact a statewide smoking ban for restaurants, with many other states following suit shortly thereafter as the dangers of secondhand smoke became apparent. But diners today who enjoy non-smoking restaurant areas may unknowingly be harming themselves even more by partaking in certain foods—especially those foods that are…
Stage Zero Cancer: 5 Common Forms With High Incidence, Some May Be Dangerous
When it comes to cancer staging, people often hear about stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 of cancer. However, there is actually stage zero cancer that, as you might guess, comes before stage 1. Stage zero cancer is also known as carcinoma in situ. Carcinoma in situ cells are limited to the location where they…
Over 14 Million Americans Living Near Facilities Releasing Cancer-Causing Gas: Report
February 9, 2023
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Over 14 million Americans, including children, are living near facilities that emit ethylene oxide, a colorless cancer-causing gas, with California having the most such facilities, new research has found. Ethylene oxide (EtO) is emitted by facilities sterilizing medical equipment and dried food products as well as chemical plants. A study by the Massachusetts-based nonprofit Union…
Many Diseases Might Be Caused by Mitochondrial Dysfunction, 4 Ways to Prevent
The impact of mitochondria on health has received increasing attention in recent years. Mitochondria affect the quality of life and the rate of aging; hence, protecting mitochondria can prevent aging and chronic diseases, and even fight cancer. According to a paper in the journal Molecular Basis of Disease, metabolic abnormalities are prevalent in many chronic…
Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Higher Cancer Risks: UK Study
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, according to a new study based upon the health records of nearly 200,000 people in the United Kingdom. In the study, published online in eClinicalMedicine, scientists defines ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as products made by assembling industrially-derived food…
1 Tasty Fruit Helps Heal Nasal Allergy, Lower Blood Pressure, and Prevent Cancer
February 3, 2023
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Nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis) is an annoying medical condition that once plagued my colleague Zac. Recently, he shared an interesting recipe with me—and drew my attention to kiwifruit (Chinese gooseberry). Zac’s nasal allergy started during his time at secondary school where he regularly endured a stuffy nose, sneezing, and puffy eyes. One of his school…
Nitrosamines: A Carcinogen Found in Popular Drugs
January 31, 2023
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In recent years, a lot of popular drugs, including diabetic, hypertension, and heartburn drugs, have been found to be contaminated with a carcinogen: nitrosamine. In 2018, Swiss drugmaker Novartis first discovered that its blockbuster blood pressure medication valsartan contained harmful levels of a carcinogen known as nitrosamine. In the following two years, over 1,400 product…
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