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Featured: Calcium pills increase risk for precancerous polyps

Researchers expected to find that calcium supplements would prevent the formation of precancerous colorectal polyps. To their surprise, they found the opposite.

Posted on Mon, 26 Feb 18

Proinflammatory diet increases colorectal cancer risk

A study published in JAMA Oncology has found a significant increase in colorectal cancer risk in people eating diets that contribute to inflammation, offering new insight into how we could reduce risk with food.

Posted on Tue, 26 Apr 16

Nightly fasting reduces breast cancer risk

Eating earlier and fasting for longer in the evening significantly reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence, according to the first human study to examine the association between nightly fasting and cancer development.

Posted on Mon, 25 Apr 16

Selenium reverses pre-cancerous cells

Selenium supplementation has been shown to regress potentially pre-cancerous cervical changes while improving metabolic profiles and antioxidant capacity, suggesting it could be a safe and effective therapy.

Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 16

Vitamin B3 for skin cancer prevention

In high risk people vitamin B3 supplements were able to reduce the risk of new skin cancers by 23%, meaning this safe, inexpensive vitamin is a worthwhile preventative strategy.

Posted on Wed, 25 Nov 15

Functional medicine for breast cancer prevention

Breast cancer affects one in eight women, and although screening has helped reduce cancer related deaths early detection of risk and prevention would be better. According to a new study, functional medicine provides a viable model for preventative care.

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