U.S.-African diet swap dramatically and quickly impacts colon cancer risk factors
U.S.-African diet swap dramatically and quickly impacts colon cancer risk factors Black Americans who switched to a high-fibre African diet for just two weeks…
Plant-based diet, with fish, may lower colorectal cancer risk
Plant-based diet, with fish, may lower colorectal cancer risk A plant-based diet may lower the risk of colorectal cancers, particularly if it includes seafood…
High vitamin D levels increase survival from advanced colorectal cancer
High vitamin D levels increase survival from advanced colorectal cancer According to a new study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, clinical…
Artificial sweeteners cause glucose intolerance by altering gut bacteria
Artificial sweeteners cause glucose intolerance by altering gut bacteria Artificial sweeteners -- promoted as aids to weight loss and diabetes prevention --…
Nutrition, probiotics key factors for digestive health
Nutrition, probiotics key factors for digestive health A healthy and balanced diet, as well as probiotics, have been known to be helpful in preserving…
Green tea may protect from GI cancers
Green tea may protect from GI cancers Women who drink green tea may lower their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the…
Canadian researchers find link between vitamin D and Crohn’s disease
Canadian researchers find link between vitamin D and Crohn’s disease Vitamin D is making headlines again this week, thanks to Canadian researchers. A…
Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys
Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys A diet high in salt and artificially sweetened drinks increases the risk of kidney function…
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline Shedding some excess weight through diet, exercise or surgery may help obese adults with kidney disease…
Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps
Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps People who have growths or "polyps" in their colon removed can cut their risk of recurrent…