A Smoking Gun
In recent times, numerous news broadcasts and online articles have reported an alarming increase in cancer incidence among individuals under the age of 50. A significant recommendation for early detection and prevention that has gained prominence advises individuals below the age of 50 to undergo colonoscopy screenings. This is exemplified by a campaign in the […]
Processed Meat Linked to Increase in Colorectal Cancer in People Under 50
The American Cancer Society’s annual report found that the rate of colorectal cancer in people under 50 years old is on the rise, and processed meat may be to blame.1 A new study published in Nutrition and Cancer found that those under the age of 50 years who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer were more likely to consume […]
Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Multiple Health Risks
Eating ultra-processed food (which include carbonated soft drinks, mass-produced sweet baked goods, and processed meats like chicken nuggets, fish sticks, sausages, and hot dogs) increase the risk health problems including common mental disorders, type 2 diabetes, and dying from cardiovascular disease. These findings came from a large analysis of 45 studies that included nearly 10 […]
More Than 2 Million New Cancer Cases Expected in the United States in 2024
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released its 2024 annual cancer statistics report, and the projections are concerning.1 The ACS estimates over 2 million new cancer cases and over 600,000 cancer deaths in the United States in 2024. Of particular concern is the dramatic rise in colorectal cancer among young men and women, and the persistent […]
Meat Is The New Tobacco
(At one time, doctors actively promoted smoking to their patients and ads as in the above were common place. Why are doctors not telling patients to stop eating meat? The following is from Dr. Michael Greger posted back in 2021 on his website nutritionfacts.org) In 2021 the World Health Organization classified processed meat, also known […]
Fish
Is fish a health food? The question is, compared to what? Compared to some of the healthiest foods—for example, fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains—fish are low in antioxidants and phytonutrients, lacking fiber, and do contain some cholesterol and saturated animal fat. While the consumption of whole plant foods has been associated with longer protective […]
An FDA Decision You Should Know
This is a post from Cyd Notter’s recent newsletter. Check her out at https://cydnotter.com/ As someone with a loved one suffering from dementia, I’m disturbed and frustrated after watching today’s video by Dr. Greger. Perhaps you’ve heard about the latest Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm (aducanumab), which is now on the market at the cost of […]
Eat Your Veggies, Cut Parkinson’s Risk by 22%, New Large-Scale Study Suggests
Higher adherence to a healthy plant-based diet is linked with significantly lower risks of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research published in Movement Disorders. The study also investigated the impact of unhealthy plant-based eating patterns, finding that diets with more refined grains and sugar-sweetened beverages increased the disease risk. Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing […]
Eating a Vegan Diet Can Save More Than $500 Per Year
Recently published by PCRM: Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a diet that includes meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to a new analysis from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open.1 Several New York City hospitals have […]
Another Study Confirms the Reversibility of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is reversible, according to a new interventional trial of over 2,500 individuals. The intervention included a customized vegan diet, exercises, stress management support, and medical management for one year. Of this group, 30% of participants experienced remission of their diabetes. Those on a vegan diet also saw improvements in their blood sugar […]