Elle Macpherson has revealed she refused to undergo chemotherapy for breast cancer despite the advice of 32 doctors. The 60-year-old supermodel mother of two is currently in “clinical remission” after being diagnosed seven years ago. In her forthcoming memoir, Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself, Macpherson describes how she decided to take a holistic… Read More »
A young woman received the devastating news that she only had a few days to live after being diagnosed with a form of cancer that was considered “impossible to catch” when she was very young. Aged just 21, Alexandra Angeles Caycho initially thought she had suffered a rugby injury before doctors shockingly discovered she had… Read More »
When asked how they could reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, most U.S. women did not mention their diet, even though it is a major risk factor for breast cancer, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Only 28 percent of women who completed the 15-minute online survey in July mentioned food… Read More »
BBC presenter Lauren Laverne has been diagnosed with cancer. The star is known for presenting Desert Island Discs on Radio 4 and BBC Radio 6 Music’s morning show and The One Show. The DJ will take some time off work while he recovers and thanked his colleagues for giving him time to recover. From the… Read More »
In a recently published study Cancer Screening and PreventionResearchers reviewed current knowledge about the beneficial and harmful effects of dietary patterns and dietary supplements on cancer risk. To work: Diet and Supplements for Cancer PreventionImage Credit: Josep Suria/Shutterstock.com Background In addition to lifestyle choices, an important modifiable risk factor for cancer is diet. An increasing… Read More »
In a recently published study European Journal of NutritionResearchers are investigating levels and patterns of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption in a representative sample of adolescents in the UK. To work: Ultra-processed food consumption in adolescents in England: distribution, trends and sociodemographic correlates using the National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2008/09–2018/19. Image Credit: Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com… Read More »
A ‘fit and healthy’ woman in her thirties was diagnosed with bowel cancer after thinking her symptoms were simply due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Mum-of-two Nikita Williamson was left devastated after learning her bloating and bloody stools were not the result of piles or a chronic digestive condition. Nikita underwent surgery to remove a… Read More »
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are beneficial molecules created by bacteria living in our gut that are closely linked to improved host metabolism, lower systemic inflammation, better cardiovascular health, lower cancer risk, and more. However, SCFA profiles can vary greatly between individuals consuming the same diet, and we do not currently have the tools to estimate… Read More »
Your hands can reveal a lot about you, from the roughness and calluses that develop from years of physical work to the softness that comes from a comfortable life. But they can also indicate the beginning of serious health problems such as heart disease and lung cancer. Heart disease is the second leading cause of… Read More »
A diet that promotes plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more humane argument: It can reduce your risk of dying from many major diseases. “This wasn’t just a cause of death. It was across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public… Read More »